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SUNDAY    SCHOOLS 


TO    WHICH    IS  ADDED 


A  COLLECTION  OF   HYMNS. 


BY  W*}  S.  BALCH. 


When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child.— Paul, 


SECOND     EDITION. 


BOSTON: 

A,    TOMPKINS,  38    CORNH1LL. 
1S40, 


Entered,  according  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1839, 

By  Abel  Tompkins, 

in  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  Massachusetts. 


STEREOTYPED  BY  GEO.  A.  AND  J.  CURTIS, 
NEW-ENGLAND  TYPE  AND  STEREOTYPE  FOUNDRY. 


PREFACE   TO   THE   FIRST  EDITION. 


In  offering  this  Manual  to  the  public,  the  author  would 
observe,  that  he  has  labored  with  all  fidelity  to  supply  a 
want  which  has  long  been  felt  in  the  management  of 
Sunday  Schools.  He  hopes  he  has  not  labored  in  vain  ; 
but  that  many  young  persons  will  be  incited  to  cultivate 
the  spirit  of  true  devotion  while  their  minds  are  suscep- 
tible to  the  tenderest  impressions. 

From  an  experience  of  several  years  in  the  superinten- 
dence of  a  Sunday  School,  the  author  is  satisfied  that  the 
arrangement  here  adopted  is  the  best  which  has  been 
devised  to  elicit  the  attention  and  interest  the  feelings  of 
both  teachers  and  scholars.  Whoever  sees  it  in  operation 
will  approve  it. 

To  such  as  may  adopt  this  Manual  it  may  be  proper 
to  give  a  word  of  advice  in  reference  to  the  manner  of 
using  it.  "When  the  school  is  assembled,  the  Superinten- 
dent directs  the  scholars  to  take  the  Manual  and  give 
attention  to  the  Services.  He  then  reads,  in  a  distinct 
voice,  and  the  teachers  and  children  follow  after,  as  di- 
rected in  the  Services.  When  the  Superintendent  says 
u  Let  us  pray,"  the  scholars  rise  or  kneel,  fix  their  eyes 
upon  their  books,  which  are  open  before  them,  and 
remain  silent  or  repeat  after  the  Superintendent,  as  he 


IV  PREFACE. 

directs.  All  repeat  the  Lord's  Prayer  after  him,  sentence 
by  sentence.  The  school  being  seated,  the  Scripture 
Lesson  is  read,  either  by  the  Superintendent  or  some  one 
whom  he  may  appoint,  and  the  hymn  sung  ;  after  which 
the  regular  lessons  are  recited.  At  the  close  of  the 
school,  one  or  two  hymns  are  sung  from  the  collection 
in  the  last  part  of  the  Manual. 

When  it  is  preferred,  extemporaneous  prayers  may  be 
substituted  for  those  here  given.  The  hymns  may  also 
be  varied  at  the  pleasure  of  the  Superintendent.  Those 
in  the  Services  are  in  Long,  Common  and  Short  Metres, 
but  in  the  collection  there  is  an  ample  variety  to  suit  all 
the  tunes  in  use. 

Asking  an  indulgence  equal  to  the  mistakes  consequent 
upon  a  first  edition,  published  at  a  distance  from  the 
author,  he  commits  his  little  work  to  the  hands  of  the 
public,  desiring  for  it  the  favorable  co-operation  of  the 
teachers  and  friends  of  Sunday  Schools. 

Providence,  1839. 


PREFACE  TO   THE   SECOND  EDITION. 

In  consideration  of  the  very  flattering  success  which 
has  attended  the  use  of  this  Manual,  and  the  very  gene- 
ral approbation  with  which  it  has  been  received,  the  Pub- 
lisher has  been  induced  to  stereotype  it,  by  which  he  is 
enabled  to  offer  it  at  a  reduced  price.  No  alteration  has 
been  deemed  necessary,  except  the  correction  of  a  few 
typographical  errors  which  occurred  in  the  first  edition. 

Boston,  March,  1840. 


MANUAL. 


SERVICE    I. 


Superintendent.  0  come,  let  us  worship,  and 
bow  down  ;  let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our 
Maker. 

Teachers  and  Children.  For  he  is  our  God  ; 
and  we  are  his  people. 

S.  0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness. 

T.    Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

C.  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised. 

S.  Give  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  kindreds  of  the 
people,  give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

T.    Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him. 

C.    Strength  and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

S.  Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklings 
thou  hast  perfected  praise. 

C.  I  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord,  among  the 
people. 

T.    I  will  praise  thee  among  the  nations. 

S.  Both  young  men  and  maidens,  old  men 
and  children  : 

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6  MANUAL. 

T,    Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
All.   For  his  name  alone  is  excellent  in  all 
the  earth. 

Prayer. 

Superintendent.    Let  us  pray. 

[The  children,  rising  or  kneeling,  fix  their  eyes  upon 
their  books,  and  remain  silent  or  repeat  as  the  Superintendent 
directs.] 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven  ;  we  are  as- 
sembled before  thee,  at  this  time,  to  commence 
this  Sunday  School.  We  pray  for  thy  blessing 
to  be  with  us  through  all  the  exercises  to  which 
we  may  attend.  May  our  meeting  be  sanctified 
to  the  good  of  each  one  present.  May  we  all 
be  instructed  in  thy  truth  ;  thy  word  is  truth  ; 
and  by  it  may  we  be  made  wise  unto  salvation. 

Inspire  our  hearts,  0  God,  with  thy  love,  that 
we  may  serve  thee  acceptably.  In  the  simpli- 
city of  our  minds,  and  with  godly  sincerity,  may 
we  offer  to  thee  our  prayers  and  songs  of  praise. 

Bless,  0  Lord,  to  our  lasting  good  this  Sab- 
bath School.  May  both  teachers  and  pupils  see 
and  enjoy  thy  wisdom  and  grace,  and  be  so  in- 
structed, that  they  may  know  the  truth  as  it  is 
in  Jesus,  and  rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad  all 
their  days. 

Bless,  holy  Father,  our  relations  and  friends, 
and  all  mankind,  as  thou  seest  they  have  need ; 
and  save  us  in  thy  heavenly  kingdom,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


SERVICE   I.  7 

[Then  say,  the  school  repeating, J 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven  ;  hallowed  be 
thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts, 
as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson  Christ  blesses  Little  Chil- 
dren. 

Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  "Suffer  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not ; 
for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God."  And  he- 
took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  on 
them,  and  blessed  them. 

Jesus  called  a  little  child  unto  him,  and  set 
him  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  said,  u  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  except  ye  be  converted  and  be- 
come as  little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

"Whosoever,  therefore,  shall  humble  himself 
as  this  little  child,  the  same  is  greatest  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  And  whoso  receiveth  one 
such  little  child  in  my  name,  receiveth  me." 

1.  A  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  God  of  the  morning,  thee  we  praise, 
For  thy  protecting  care  ; 
To  thee  our  little  voices  raise, 
In  humble  praise  and  prayer. 


MANUAL. 

2  We  thank  thee,  Lord,  that  thou  has  been 

Our  guardian  through  the  night, 
Preserved  our  lives  from  death  and  pain, 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  This  day  may  we  obedient  be 

To  thy  commandments  given  ; 

From  ways  of  sin  and  error  flee, 

And  walk  the  road  to  heaven. 


SERVICE   II. 

S.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that 
is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

C.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not 
all  his  benefits. 

S.  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ;  who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases.     - 

TV  Who  redeemeth  my  life  from  destruction  ; 
who  crowneth  me  with  loving  kindness  and 
tender  mercies. 

S.  He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 
his  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

C.  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious  ;  slow 
to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

S.  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so 
the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

C.  For  he  knoweth  our  frame,  he  remember- 
eth  that  we  are  dust. 

S.  The  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlast- 
ing to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him ;  and 
his  righteousness  unto  children's  children  : 


SERVICE   II.  9 

T.  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to 
those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do 
them. 

All.  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion  :  bless  the  Lord,  0  my 
soul. 

Prayer. 

O  thou  most  high  God ;  with  feelings  of  filial 
reverence,  we  are  come  before  thee,  to  supplicate 
thy  favor,  and  offer  to  thee  our  ascriptions  of 
thanksgiving  and  praise.  Thou  hast  mercifully 
protected  us  during  another  week,  and  brought 
us  together  this  day,  to  learn  thy  word,  to  sing 
thy  praise,  to  meditate  upon  thy  goodness,  to 
acquaint  ourselves  with  thy  truth  and  our  duty. 

Grant  us  thy  free  Spirit,  0  Lord,  that  we  may 
improve  this  opportunity  to  thine  honor  and  our 
good.  Bless  the  instructors  and  the  instructed, 
parents  and  children,  and  all  who  take  a  part, 
or  feel  an  interest  in  this  school.  And  have 
mercy,  O  God,  upon  those  children  throughout 
the  world  who  do  not  enjoy  the  privileges  of 
Sabbath-school  instruction  ;  nor  the  means  of 
improving  their  minds  by  the  true  knowledge  of 
thee  and  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  whom  to  know 
is  life  eternal. 

Direct  us  in  the  way  of  duty  this  day,  and 
through  all  coming  time.  Forgive  whatever  thou 
seest  amiss  in  us,  in  thought,  in  word,  or  in 
deed  :  and  finally  save  us  with  an  everlasting 
salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 


10  MANUAL. 


Scripture  Lesson.     Instruction  of  Youth. 

My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father, 
and  forsake  not  the  law  of  thy  mother.  If  sin- 
ners entice  thee  to  sin,  consent  thou  not.  If 
they  say,  "  Come  with  us,"  walk  not  in  the  way 
with  them ;  refrain  thy  feet  from  their  path. 

Forget  not  my  law,  but  let  thine  heart  keep 
my  commandments  :  for  length  of  days,  and 
long  life,  and  peace,  shall  they  add  unto  thee. 

Walk  in  the  way  of  good  men,  and  keep  the 
paths  of  the  righteous  :  for  the  upright  shall 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  the  perfect  shall  remain 
in  it. 

Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee,  write 
them  upon  the  table  of  thine  heart :  so  shalt 
thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding  in  the 
sight  of  God  and  man. 

2.  Worship  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ! 

At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray, 
They  hear  of  heaven  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  I  love  to  go, 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  : 
Not  all  my  pleasure  and  my  play 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  truth  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 


SKHVICE  III.  1 1 


SERVICE   III. 


S.  Give  ear,  O  my  people,  to  my  law  :  in- 
cline your  ears  to  the  words  of  my  mouth  ;  I 
will  utter  the  sayings  of  old. 

C.  Which  we  have  heard  and  known,  and 
our  fathers  have  told  us. 

iS.  I  will  speak  of  the  testimonies  of  God, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

T.  We  will  not  hide  them  from  their  chil- 
dren, showing  to  the  generation  to  come  the 
praises  of  the  Lord,  and  his  strength,  and  his 
wonderful  works,  that  he  hath  done. 

C.  So  we  thy  people  will  give  thee  thanks  : 
we  will  show  thy  praise  to  all  generations. 

S.  For  he  established  a  testimony  in  Jacob 
and  appointed  a  law  in  Israel,  which  he  com- 
manded our  fathers  that  they  should  make 
known  to  their  children. 

T.  That  the  generations  to  come  might  know 
them,  even  the  children  that  should  be  born. 

C.  That  we  might  set  our  hope  in  God,  and 
forget  not  the  works  of  God,  but  keep  his  com- 
mandments. 

AIL  Thou  art  near,  0  Lord  ;  and  all  thy 
commandments  are  truth. 

Prayer. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  ;  we  ap- 
proach thee  in  the  attitude  of  prayer,  and  offer 


12  MANUAL. 

unto  thee  our  sacrifices  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving. We  sincerely  thank  thee  for  thy  past 
favors  so  bountifully  bestowed  upon  us  in  the 
gift  and  preservation  of  our  lives,  and  in  the 
temporal  blessings  needful  for  our  comfort.  We 
thank  thee  for  the  gift  of  friends,  and  for  all  their 
kindnesses  towards  us.  And  we  devoutly  pray, 
holy  Father,  that  we  may  wisely  improve  all 
these  mercies  to  thy  glory  and  our  good. 

We  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  God,  to  bless  this 
school,  and  make  it  the  means  of  much  good. 
Enable  each  one,  whether  teacher  or  pupil,  so 
to  conduct,  that  all  may  profit  by  this  opportu- 
nity to  learn  thy  word;  that  as  we  grow  in 
years,  we  may  grow  in  grace  and  in  the  knowl- 
edge of  our  Lord  and  Savior. 

Fit  us,  0  Lord,  for  all  the  duties  of  life ;  for 
the  hour  of  death  ;  and  for  a  happy  immortality : 
which  we  ask  in  the  Redeemer's  name.    Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Fear  of  the  Lord. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me,  and  I 
will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wis- 
dom ;  and  to  depart  from  evil  is  understanding. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate  evil,  pride,  arro- 
gancy,  and  the  evil  way.  In  the  fear  of  the 
Lord  there  is  strong  confidence,  and  his  children 
shall  have  a  place  of  refuge.  The  fear  of  the 
Lord  is  a  fountain  of  life,  to  depart  from  the 
snares  of  death. 


SERVICE  IV.  13 

By  mercy  and  truth  iniquity  is  purged,  and 
by  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  men  depart  from  evil. 
By  humility  and  the  fear  of  the  Lord  are  riches, 
and  honor,  and  life.  He  that  hath  it  shall  abide 
satisfied ;  he  shall  not  be  visited  with  evil. 

Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments,  for 
this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 

Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  be- 
loved, let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  filthiness 
of  the  flesh  and  spirit,  perfecting  holiness  in  the 
fear  of  God. 

3.  Gratitude  and  Prayer.         C.  M. 

1  Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King  ! 

Who  rul'st  the  world  above  ; 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring, 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2  To  thee,  each  morning  when  we  rise, 

Our  early  vows  we'll  pay ; 
And  ere  the  night  has  closed  our  eyes, 
We'll  thank  thee  for  the  day. 

3  Our  Savior,  ever  good  and  kind, 

To  us  his  word  has  given ; 
That  children,  such  as  we,  may  find 
A  certain  path  to  heaven. 


SERVICE  IV. 

S.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who 
walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
2 


1 4  MANUAL. 

C.  O  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy 
statutes. 

S.  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies, 
and  that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

C.  Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed,  when  I  have 
respect  unto  thy  commandments. 

T.  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy 
precepts  diligently. 

C.  Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse 
his  way  ? 

T.  By  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy 
word. 

C.  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee : 
O  let  me  not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 

AIL  Blessed  art  thou,  0  Lord ;  teach  us  thy 
statutes. 

Prayer: 

Thou  art  worthy,  holy  Father,  to  receive  the 
gratitude  and  praise  of  all  thy  creatures  ;  for 
thou  art  good  unto  all ;  and  thy  tender  mercies 
are  over  all  thy  works.  We,  thy  rational  off- 
spring, desire  to  acknowledge,  at  this  time,  that 
thou  art  our  Father,  the  Giver  of  our  mercies,  in 
whom  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being 
Thine  all-seeing  eye  is  always  upon  us,  to  behold 
all  our  thoughts  and  actions.  O  then  grant, 
kind  God,  so  to  instruct  us  that  we  may  walk 
uprightly,  that  we  may  indulge  no  base  pas- 
sions, no  wicked  desires,  in  our  minds ;  and  do 
no  evil  in  our  conduct ;  but  may  we  always  obey 


SERVICE  IV.  10 

thy  precepts  by  leading  quiet  and  peaceable  lives 
in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 

To  this  end,  O  God,  wilt  thou  bless  this 
school,  its  instructors,  its  pupils,  and  its  patrons, 
and  make  it  the  means  of  great  good  to  all  con- 
nected therewith.  Command  thy  blessing  upon 
all  Sabbath  schools,  and  make  them  useful  in 
dispensing  to  young  minds  the  knowledge  of 
thy  true  character  and  the  great  doctrine  of 
salvation.  Bless  all  who  attend  them.  May 
they  wisely  improve  such  opportunities  to  ad- 
vance in  truth,  virtue,  and  goodness.  Remem- 
ber, in  great  mercy,  those  children  who  are 
deprived  of  such  blessings,  on  whose  minds  the 
light  of  revelation  has  never  shone.  Extend  to 
them  the  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  a  Savior's 
love.  Finally,  0  Lord,  make  all  mankind  see 
what  is  the  fellowship  of  thy  Spirit,  that  they 
may  rejoice  in  thy  presence  forever.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Love  of  God. 

He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God,  for  God 
is  love.  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
all  thy  heart,  with  all  thy  sou],  and  with  all  thy 
mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is  the 
first  and  great  commandment. 

This  is  the  love  of  God,  that  we  keep  his 
commandments ;  and  they  are  not  grievous. 
Whoso  hath  this  world's  goods  and  seeth  his 
brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels 
of  compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love 


16  MANUAL. 

of  God  in  him?  If  a  man  say,  "I  love  God," 
and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar ;  for  he  that 
loveth  not  his  brother  whom  he  hath  seen,  how 
can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ?  And 
this  commandment  have  we  from  him,  that  he 
that  loveth  God  should  love  his  brother  also. 
If  any  man  love  God,  the  same  is  known  of  him. 
We  love  him  because  he  first  loved  us. 

4.  Sabbath  Morning.  L.  M. 

1  Father  in  heaven,  thy  ceaseless  love 
Has  brought  us  to  this  holy  day ; 
Blest  with  thy  kindness  from  above, 
Another  week  has  passed  away. 

2  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  a  grateful  heart 
To  feel  thy  goodness  and  obey  : 
Ne'er  may  we  from  thy  love  depart, 
Ne'er  may  we  leave  thy  heavenly  way  ! 

3  Grant  us  this  day  a  willing  mind 

To  learn  what  thou  wouldst  have  us  do, 
And  how  we  may  thy  favor  find, 
And  honor  and  obey  thee  too. 

4  Thy  happy  children  may  we  live, 
Thy  happy  children  may  we  die ; 
To  all  may  God  our  Father  give 
A  home  of  bliss  beyond  the  sky. 


SERVICE   V  17 


SERVICE  V. 

S.  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought 
out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

T.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

C.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole 
heart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the 
congregation. 

S.  His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious  :  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  forever. 

T.  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be 
remembered  :  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of 
compassion. 

S.  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people  :  he 
hath  commanded  his  covenant  forever. 

T.   Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

C.  I  love  the  Lord,  because  he  has  heard  my 
voice  and  my  supplications. 

T.  Gracious  is  the  Lord  and  righteous  ;  yea, 
our  God  is  merciful. 

C.  Because  he  has  inclined  his  ear  unto  me; 
therefore  will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

Prayer. 

0  thou,  who  dwellest  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  and  also  with  those  who  are  of  humble 
and  contrite  hearts  ;  bestow  thy  blessing  upon 
us,  at  this  time  ;  and  prepare  us  to  worship  thee 
in  sincerity  and  truth  ;  that,  with  filial  fear,  we 
may  seek  thy  wisdom  and  thv  grace.  Sincerelv 
2* 


18  MANUAL. 

do  we  thank  thee  for  thy  goodness  of  which  we 
have  received  every  day  of  our  existence,  and 
upon  which  we  must  depend  for  every  future 
blessing.  Vouchsafe  unto  us  the  spirit  of  hu- 
mility, of  prayer,  of  trust,  and  of  hope ;  that, 
with  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  we  may 
serve  thee  all  the  days  of  our  lives. 

Graciously  pardon  all  our  sins,  O  God,  by 
turning  us  from  every  evil  thought  and  action ; 
and  lead  us  in  the  way  thou  wouldest  have  us 
go.  Protect  us  when  in  danger,  and  qualify  us 
to  resist  temptation.  O  keep  us  from  following 
the  counsel  of  the  vicious,  and  make  us  walk 
in  the  way  of  the  just,  which  shine th  brighter 
and  brighter  unto  the  perfect  day.  Then  shall 
our  days  on  the  earth  be  peaceful  and  joyous, 
and  the  evening  of  life  tranquil  and  happy. 

Bless,  holy  Father,  to  our  good,  the  instruc- 
tions of  thy  word.  May  we  grow  wiser,  better, 
and  happier  every  day  we  live ;  and  at  last, 
meet  with  all  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord,  to 
praise  thee,  through  Christ  our  Redeemer,  in  a 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Brotherly  Love. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 
Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another,  for  love  is  of 
God,  and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God 
and  knoweth  God.  We  know  that  we  have 
passed  from  death  unto  life,  because  we  love  the 
brethren.     He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in 


SERVICE   VI.  19 

the  light,  and  there  is  none  occasion  of  stumbling 
in  him. 

My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth. 
This  is  his  commandment,  that  we  shoiild  be- 
lieve on  the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
love  one  another.  By  this  shall  all  men  know 
that  ye  are  my  disciples,  if  ye  have  love  one  to 
another.  Owe  no  man  anything,  but  to  love 
one  another ;  for  he  that  loveth  another  hath 
fulfilled  the  law.     Let  brotherly  love  continue. 

5.  Desire  of  Truth.  L.  M. 

1  Almighty  Father,  God  of  Love, 

To  thee  I  fain  would  raise  my  prayer ; 
May  I  to  thee  obedient  prove, 
And  be  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  Assist  me,  Lord,  to  know  thy  will, 
To  read  it  on  thy  holy  pa^e ; 

All  thy  commands  may  I  fulfil, 
From  tender  youth  to  ripened  age. 

3  In  revelation  may  I  find 

The  truths  which  sanctify  the  heart, 
Which  elevate  the  human  mind, 
And  heavenly  peace  and  joy  impart. 


SERVICE  VI. 

•S.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh   not  in 
the  counsels  of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the 


20  MANUAL. 

way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the 
scornful. 

C.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  am 
weak ;  0  save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

S.  But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart 
him  that  is  godly,  for  himself;  the  Lord  will 
hear  when  we  call  unto  him. 

T.  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not ;  commune 
with  your  own  heart,  and  be  still. 

Cm  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and 
sleep  :  for  thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in 
safety. 

S.  There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show 
us  any  good  ? 

All.  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us. 

T.  Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice 
with  trembling. 

C.  We  will  put  our  trust  in  the  living  God. 

Prayer. 

We  rejoice  before  thee,  Father  in  heaven,  for 
the  expressions  of  thy  kindness  towards  us. 
We  thank  thee  for  friends  and  friendship,  for 
food  and  raiment,  for  health  and  comfort,  and  the 
unnumbered  blessings  of  life.  More  especially 
do  we  praise  thee  for  the  gift  of  thy  Son,  whom 
thou  didst  sanctify  and  send  into  the  world  ; 
not  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world 
through  him  might  be  saved.  We  rejoice  that 
we  can  read,  in  thy  word,  the  truths  he  declared, 


SERVICE   VI.  21 

the  acts  of  mercy  he  performed,  the  precepts  he 
taught,  and  the  promises  he  made,  which  are 
able  to  make  us  wise  unto  salvation.  We  thank 
thee,  indulgent  Father,  that,  in  his  condescen- 
sion, he  was  not  unmindful  of  little  children; 
but  took  them  in  his  arms  and  blessed  them. 
O  God,  may  thy  blessing  rest  on  us  now  assem- 
bled before  thee  in  the  name  of  thy  holy  child 
Jesus :  May  we  learn  of  him  who  was  meek 
and  lowly,  and  find  rest  to  our  souls.  May  we 
be  dutiful  to  our  parents,  kind  to  our  friends, 
respectful  to  superiors,  obedient  to  our  teachers, 
forbearing  to  our  enemies,  faithful  to  our  com- 
panions, and  worthy  the  richest  favors  thou  wilt 
bestow  on  us.  May  we  ever  dwell  in  peace 
and  love. 

Keep  us,  0  God,  from  vice  and  every  evil 
work ;  and  lead  us  in  the  way  we  should  go. 
Forgive  us  our  sins,  and  finally  save  us  with  an 
everlasting  salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Obedience  to  Parents. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord ;  for 
this  is  right.  Honor  thy  father  and  mother,  that 
it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and  that  thou  mayest 
live  long  on  the  earth.  Obey  your  parents  in 
all  things ;  for  this  is  well-pleasing  unto  the 
Lord. 

A  wise  son  maketh  a  glad  father,  but  a  foolish 
son  is  the  heaviness  of  his  mother.     A  wise  son 


22  MANUAL. 

heareth  his  father's  instructions.  Hearken  unto 
thy  father,  and  despise  not  thy  mother  when 
she  is  old.  Hear  counsel,  and  receive  instruc- 
tion, that  thou  mayest  be  wise.  Cease  to  hear 
the  instruction  that  causeth  thee  to  err.  Even 
a  child  is  known  by  his  doings,  whether  his 
work  be  pure,  or  whether  it  be  right. 

6.  Desire  of  God's  Favor.         L.  M. 

1  In  days  of  childhood  may  I  think 
On  thy  bright  glories,  O  my  God, 
On  all  the  tokens  of  thy  love 

And  mercy  thou  dost  spread  abroad. 

2  O  teach  my  pliant  heart  to  feel 
Renewing  grace  and  saving  love, 
That  I  may  fix  my  hopes  in  thee, 
And  wait  for  perfect  joys  above  : 

3  That  as  I  travel  through  this  world 
Of  sin,  of  sorrow,  guilt,  and  woe, 

I  may  withstand  its  many  snares, 
And  towards  thy  blissful  mansions  go. 


SERVICE  VII. 

S.  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord 
aputeth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there 
is  no  guile. 

C.  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning, 
O  Lord  ;  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer 
unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

S.  For  he  is  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in 
wickedness,  neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  him. 


SERVICE  VII.  23 

C.  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness : 
make  thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 

S.  Let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee 
rejoice  :  let  them  ever  shout  for  joy. 

T.  Let  them  also  that  trust  in  thy  name  be 
joyful  in  thee. 

S.  For  the  Lord  will  bless  the  righteous: 
with  favor  will  he  compass  them  as  with  a 
shield. 

T.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  according  to  his 
righteousness. 

C.  And  I  will  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Most  High. 

Prayer. 

O  thou,  who  art  the  source  of  life  and  love  ; 
we,  thy  dependent  children,  feel  under  renewed 
obligations,  at  this  time,  to  reverence  and  adore 
thee  as  the  greatest  and  best  of  all  beings.  We 
feel  sensible  that  it  is  by  thy  fatherly  love,  that 
Ave  are  permitted  to  meet  before  thee  for  the 
live-giving  purpose  of  gaining  a  more  perfect 
knowledge  of  thy  word,  which  is  a  lamp  to  our 
feet  and  a  light  to  our  path. 

And  now,  0  Father  in  heaven,  hearken  unto 
the  voice  of  our  supplication,  and  grant  us  the 
sincere  desires  of  our  youthful  hearts.  Bless 
those  who  are  here  to  teach,  with  a  correct  un- 
derstanding of  thy  word.  May  they  possess 
that  wisdom  that  coineth  from  thee,  which  is 
pure,  peaceable,  gentle,,  easy  to   be   entreated, 


24  MANUAL. 

full  of  mercy  and  good  fruits,  without  partiality 
and  without  hypocrisy.  And  bless  those  who 
are  here  to  learn,  with  a  teachable  disposition. 
Enable  them  to  lay  aside  all  fllthiness,  and 
superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with 
meekness  the  engrafted  word  which  is  able  to 
save  their  souls. 

Holy  Father,  we  devoutly  entreat  thee  to  ex- 
tend the  same  blessings  we  ask  for  ourselves  unto 
all  the  children  of  want  throughout  the  world. 
May  they  all  know  thee  and  Jesus  Christ  the 
righteous,  whom  to  know  is  life  eternal. 

Cleanse  us,  O  God,  from  every  sin,  from 
every  impure  desire  ;  purify  our  affections,  and 
sanctify  our  hearts,  that  we  may  love  thee  more 
and  serve  thee  better.  Fit  us  for  the  vicissitudes 
of  future  life,  and  finally  receive  us  to  thyself,  to 
praise  thee  in  everlasting  songs,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Unity. 

Be  kindly  affectioned  one  toward  another 
with  brotherly  love ;  in  honor  preferring  one 
another.  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward 
another.  Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend 
to  men  of  low  estate.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much 
as  lieth  in  you,  live  in  peace  with  all  men. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name 
of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  all  speak  the 
same  thing,  and  that  there  be  no  divisions  among 
you  ;  but  that  ye  be  perfectly  joined  together  in 


SERVICE  VII.  25 

the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment.  Be 
perfect,  be  of  good  comfort,  be  of  one  mind, 
live  in  peace ;  and  the  God  of  peace  and  love 
shall  be  with  you.  Behold  how  good  and  how 
pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in 
unity. 

7.  The  Praise  of  God.  S.  M. 

1  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pains, 

'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 

He  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  sin 
Has  sovereign  power  to  save. 


SERVICE  VIII. 

S.  O  let  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  come 
to  an  end,  but  establish  the  just:  for  the  righteous 
God  trieth  the  hearts  and  the  reins. 
3 


26  MANUAL. 

C.  O  Lord  our  God,  how  excellent  is  thy 
name  in  all  the  earth !  who  hast  set  thy  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

T.  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings 
hast  thou  ordained  strength. 

S.  When  I  consider  the  heavens,  the  work  of 
thy  fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou 
hast  ordained  : 

C.  What  is  man  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him, 
or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visiteth  him. 

S.  For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower 
than  the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with 
glory  and  honor. 

T.  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over 
the  works  of  thy  hands :  thou  hast  put  all  things 
under  his  feet. 

AIL  O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy 
name  in  all  the  earth. 

Prayer. 

Ever  adorable  God  our  Savior ;  while  all 
things  around  us  speak  thy  wisdom,  power, 
and  goodness,  we,  thy  rational  creatures,  would 
reverently  bow  before  thee,  and  yield  up  the 
grateful  tribute  of  our  hearts.  Every  day  brings 
fresh  evidence  of  thy  kindness  to  us.  Thou 
lengthenest  out  our  days,  and  givest  us  the 
necessary  blessings  of  life.  May  we  regard 
every  good  and  perfect  gift  as  coming  from  the 
Father  of  lights,  in  whom  is  not  the  shadow  of 
a  turning. 


SERVICE  VIII.  27 

We  thank  thee,  kind  God,  for  the  repeated 
opportunities  of  mental,  moral,  and  religious 
improvement.  May  thy  word  be  our  light,  and 
thy  precepts  be  deeply  engraved  on  our  hearts, 
and  exert  a  saving  influence  in  our  conduct. 

Smile  propitiously  on  this  Sabbath  school, 
its  teachers,  scholars,  and  patrons.  May  our 
attention  never  be  diverted  from  the  important 
duties  before  us,  by  frivolous  and  sinful  things  ; 
but  may  we  intently  contemplate  thy  truth,  and 
rejoice  in  thy  salvation.  And  may  the  instruction 
here  afforded  be  treasured  in  the  hearts  of  these 
children,  and  be  the  means  of  great  good  to 
them,  in  time  to  come. 

Forgive  us,  0  God,  whatever  thou  seest 
amiss ;  acquaint  us  with  the  truth  as  it  is  in 
Jesus ;  and  prepare  us  to  enter  thy  heavenly 
kingdom,  and  enjoy  thee  forever.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.      Charity. 

Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity 
out  of  a  pure  heart,  and  of  a  good  conscience, 
and  of  faith  unfeigned.  Though  I  speak  with 
the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels,  and  have  not 
charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass,  and  a 
tinkling  cymbal.  And  though  I  have  the  gift 
of  prophecy,  and  understand  all  mysteries,  and 
all  knowledge  ;  and  though  I  have  all  faith,  so 
that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not 
charity,  I  am  nothing. 

Charity  suffereth   long  and  is  kind ;  charity 


28  MANUAL. 

envieth  not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not 
puffed  up,  doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly ; 
seeketh  not  its  own,  is  not  easily  provoked  ; 
thinketh  no  evil,  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but 
rejoiceth  in  the  truth  ;  beareth  all  things,  be- 
lieveth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth 
all  things.  Charity  never  faileth.  And  now 
abideth  faith,  hope,  charity;  but  the  greatest  of 
these  is  charity. 

S.      My  Feet  shall  visit  thine  Abode.  L.  M. 

1  When  in  the  Sabbath  School  we  meet 
To  worship  towards  God's  holy  throne, 
O  may  we  come  with  willing  feet, 

And  praise  thy  name,  thou  Great  Unknown . 

2  And  when  we  bend  the  lowly  knee, 
Or  join  in  praise  the  tuneful  choir, 
Or  raise  our  humble  prayers  to  thee, 
Do  thou,  O  God,  our  thoughts  inspire. 

3  Wilt  thou  impart  thy  sacred  love, 

To  warm  our  hearts,  to  guide  our  prayer, 
And  fit  our  souls  for  heaven  above, 
That  we  may  serve  thee  better  there. 


SERVICE    IX. 


S.  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  for 
judgment ;  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  right- 
eousness. 

C.  I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart;  I  will  show  forth  thy  marvellous  works. 


SERVICE   IX.  29 

T.  The  Lord  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppress- 
ed, a  refuge  in  times  of  trouble. 

S.  And  they  that  know  thy  name  will  put 
their  trust  in  thee;  for  thou  hast  not  forsaken 
them  that  seek  thee. 

T.  Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  which  dwelleth 
in  Zion  ;  declare  among  the  people  his  doings. 

C.  I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee  ;  I  will 
sing  praise  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High. 

S.  The  Lord  is  known  by  the  judgments 
which  he  executeth :  the  wicked  is  snared  in 
the  work  of  his  own  hands. 

C.  In  God  have  I  put  my  trust ;  I  wTill  not 
be  afraid  of  what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven  ;  we  are  again 
before  thee,  as  thy  devout  worshippers,  the  ob- 
jects of  thy  peculiar  favor,  whom  thou  hast  called 
to  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  truth  and  in  the  way 
of  salvation.  Prepare  our  hearts  to  engage  in 
thy  service  with  that  ardor  which  should  ever 
dwell  in  the  bosoms  of  Christians.  We  realize 
that  the  preparation  of  the  heart  and'  the  answer 
of  the  tongue  is  from  thee.  Wilt  thou  inspire 
us  with  the  quickening  energies  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  be  thoroughly  furnished 
unto  every  good  word  and  work  ;  and  present 
before  thee,  at  this  time,  an  offering  acceptable 
in  thy  sight,  O  God,  our  strength  and  our  Re- 
deemer. 

3* 


30  MANUAL. 

In  thy  name  is  all  our  trust ;  for,  by  the  ope- 
ration of  pure  and  perfect  laws,  thou  governest 
universal  nature.  Thou  ridest  on  the  whirlwind 
and  the  storm,  and  the  clouds  are  the  dust  of 
thy  feet.  Thy  beauties  are  seen  in  the  mild 
radiance  of  the  morning,  and  in  the  sweet  smiles 
of  the  evening.  Man  and  beast  are  sustained 
by  thee.  Thou  causest  the  grass  to  grow,  and 
the  flowers  to  put  forth  their  blossoms.  The 
earth  brings  forth  its  increase  at  thy  bidding; 
and  the  fishes  are  sustained  in  the  waters.  The 
birds  that  fly  in  the  air  partake  of  thy  favors 
and  sing  thy  praise.  All  creation  is  full  of  thy 
goodness.  O  may  our  hearts  be  warm  with  thy 
love,  and  thy  praises  ever  dwell  upon  our 
tongues. 

We  view,  with  rapture  and  delight,  the  highest 
display  of  thine  ineffable  goodness  in  the  gift 
of  thy  Son,  to  be  the  Savior  of  the  world.  He 
is  our  Savior,  O  God,  and  we  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  that  thou  hast  so  loved  us  as  to 
give  him  to  save  us  from  our  sins.  O  may  we 
love  him  with  a  pure  heart  fervently,  and  strive 
to  obey  all  his  precepts,  and  imitate  his  virtues. 
May  we  look  unto  him  as  the  author  and  finisher 
of  our  faith.  May  we  follow  in  his  footsteps, 
and,  through  him,  hope  in  thine  everlasting  favor. 

Bless  us,  merciful  Father,  this  day,  and 
through  all  coming  time.  Forgive  us  our  sins, 
and  save  us  wholly  in  thine  eternal  kingdom. 
Amen. 


SERVICE  IX.  31 

Scripture  Lesson.      The  loay  of  the  Virtuous. 

Wisdom's  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness  and 
all  her  paths  are  peace.  Great  peace  have  they 
that  love  thy  law,  and  nothing  shall  offend  them, 
All  thy  children  shall  be  taught  of  God,  and 
great  shall  be  the  peace  of  thy  children.  In 
righteousness  shalt  thou  be  established  ;  thou 
shalt  be  far  from  oppression,  for  thou  shalt  not 
fear ;  and  from  terror,  for  it  shall  not  come  nigh 
thee. 

The  work  of  righteousness  shall  be  peace  ; 
and  the  effect  of  righteousness,  quietness  and 
assurance  forever.  And  my  people  shall  dwell 
in  a  peaceable  habitation,  and  in  sure  resting- 
places.  Whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect  law  of 
liberty,  and  continueth  therein,  he  being  not  a 
forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  word,  this 
man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  He  that 
keepeth  the  law,  happy  is  he.  God  will  render 
to  every  man  according  to  his  deeds  ;  to  them 
who,  by  patient  continuance  in  well  doing,  seek 
for  glory,  honor,  and  immortality,  eternal  life; — 
glory,  honor,  and  peace  to  every  man  that 
worketh  good.  If  ye  know  these  things,  happy 
are  ye  if  ye  do  them. 

9.       Praise  for  the  Sabbath  School.     L.  M. 

1  Let  us  unite  to  Mess  the  Lord, 
That  we  are  taught  to  read  his  word — 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  pleasant  ways, 
To  seek  bis  ^ra^e.  and  siog  his  praise. 


32  MANUAL. 

2  While  many  boys  and  girls  we  meet, 
Breaking  the  Sabbath  in  the  street, 
Misspending  all  this  welcome  day 
In  foolish  talk  and  wicked  play ; 

3  We  to  thy  sacred  house  of  prayer, 
With  gratitude,  would  oft  repair, 
T'adore  thy  name,  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  hear  the  message  of  thy  grace. 


SERVICE  X. 

*S.  The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress, 
and  my  deliverer,  in  whom  I  will  trust. 

C.  I  will  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength. 

S.  As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect :  the  word 
of  the  Lord  is  tried  :  he  is  a  buckler  to  all  them 
that  trust  in  him. 

T.  For  who  is  God,  save  the  Lord  ?  or  who 
is  a  rock,  save  our  God  ? 

C.  Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own 
strength  :  so  will  we  sing  and  praise  thy  power. 

S.  Thou  art  holy,  0  thou  that  inhabitest  the 
praises  of  Israel. 

T.  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee ;  they  trusted, 
and  thou  didst  deliver  them. 

C.  I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren ; 
in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise 
thee. 

S.  All  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  remember 
and  turn  to  the  Lord ;  and  all  the  kindreds  of 
the  nations  shall  worship  before  thee. 


SERVICE    X.  33 

All.  For  the  Kingdom  is  the  Lord's ;  and  he 
is  the  governor  among  the  nations. 

Prayer. 

God  of  the  morning  and  of  the  evening ; 
permit  us  to  present  ourselves  before  thee  as 
humble  worshipper?,  grateful  for  past  mercies, 
and  desirous  of  future  good.  Thou  hast  dealt 
very  bountifully  with  us.  Our  lives  and  health 
have  been  precious  in  thy  sight.  May  we  so 
improve  these  blessings,  that  when  we  shall 
leave  this  world,  we  may  have  the  satisfaction 
of  knowing  that  we  have  not  lived  in  vain. 

Deeply,  0  God,  impress  upon  our  minds  an 
abiding  sense  of  our  accountability  to  thee,  for 
the  right  improvement  of  all  thy  favors.  Help 
us  to  know  our  duty,  and  kindly  dispose  us  to 
discharge  it ;  that  from  childhood  to  old  age,  we 
may  escape  the  condemnation  of  guilt,  and  the 
miseries  of  transgression. 

To  this  end,  gracious  Father,  enable  us  to 
obtain  a  correct  knowledge  of  thy  word  and  will, 
and  of  our  duty  and  destiny.  May  the  instruc- 
tion of  this  school  be  blessed  to  the  good  of  all 
interested.  So  dispose  all  our  minds  that  the 
truth  may  be  deeply  impressed  upon  them  ;  and 
let  all  the  holy  affections  of  the  gospel  have  a 
residence  there.  Cleanse  thou  us  from  every 
evil  desire;  make  us  rejoice  in  the  hopes  and 
joys  of  true  religion  ;  that,  having  ended  our 
journey  on  earth,  we  may  bo  arroptod  in  hen  von 


34  MANUAL. 

above,  to  praise  thee  forever,  through  thy  Son 
our  Savior.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.      The  way  of  Simters. 

The  way  of  transgressors  is  hard.  There  is 
no  peace,  saith  my  God,  to  the  wicked.  They 
are  like  the  troubled  sea,  when  it  cannot  rest, 
whose  waters  cast  up  mire  and  dirt.  Every 
one  that  is  proud  is  an  abomination  unto  the 
Lord  ;  though  hand  join  in  hand,  the  wicked 
shall  not  be  unpunished.  Though  the  sinner 
do  evil  an  hundred  times,  and  his  days  be  pro- 
longed, yet  surely  I  know  that  it  shall  be  well 
with  them  that  fear  God.  But  it  shall  not  be 
well  with  the  wicked,  neither  shall  he  prolong 
his  days,  which  are  as  a  shadow,  because  he 
feareth  not  before  God. 

God  will  punish  the  world  for  their  evil,  and 
the  wicked  for  their  iniquity  ;  and  he  will  cause 
the  arrogancy  of  the  proud  to  cease,  and  will  lay 
low  the  haughtiness  of  the  terrible.  God  will 
render  to  every  man  according  to  his  deeds : 
unto  them  that  are  contentious,  and  do  not  obey 
the  truth,  but  obey  unrighteousness,  indignation 
and  wrath;  tribulation  and  anguish,  upon  every 
soul  of  man  that  doeth  evil.  He  that  doeth 
wrong  shall  receive  for  the  wrong  he  hath  done. 

10.  Thanks  for  the  Bible.  S.  M. 

1  The  praises  of  my  tongue 
I  offer  to  thee,  Lord, 


SERVICE   XI.  30 

That  I  was  taught  and  learned  so  young 
To  read  thy  holy  word. 

2  O  may  thy  Spirit  teach, 
And  make  our  hearts  receive 

Those  truths  which  all  thy  servants  preach, 
And  all  thy  saints  believe. 

3  Then  shall  I  praise  the  Lord 
In  a  more  cheerful  strain, 

That  I  was  taught  to  read  his  word, 
And  have  not  learned  in  vain. 


SERVICE    XI. 

S.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and 
the  firmament  showeth  his  handy  work. 

T.  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night 
unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

C.  There  is  no  speech  nor  language  where 
their  voice  is  not  heard. 

S.  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting 
the  soul. 

T.  The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making 
wise  the  simple. 

C.  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoic- 
ing the  heart. 

S.  The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure, 
enlightening  the  eyes. 

T.  The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and 
righteous  altogether. 

C.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring 
forever. 


36  MANUAL. 

S.  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold, 
yea,  than  much  fine  gold ;  sweeter  also  than 
honey  or  the  honey-comb. 

C.  In  keeping  them  there  is  great  reward. 

S.  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? 

C.  Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  faults. 

T.  Then  shall  we  be  upright,  and  we  shall 
be  innocent  from  the  great  transgression. 

All.  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
meditation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy 
sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 

Prayer. 

0  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father ;  in  the  hallowed 
name  of  thy  Son,  our  Savior,  we  present  our 
supplications  unto  thee.  We  most  humbly  be- 
seech thee  to  forgive  our  sins,  by  directing  us 
in  the  way  of  holiness.  May  we  recognise  thy 
goodness  in  all  the  events  of  thy  providence 
through  which  we  are  called  to  pass  ;  and  as  we 
grow  in  years,  may  we  increase  in  knowledge 
and  virtue,  resisting  temptation,  and  overcoming 
evil. 

We  devoutly  thank  thee  for  the  wise  and 
liberal  institutions  under  which  we  live ;  that 
we  have,  in  childhood,  the  means  of  acquiring 
such  knowledge  as  shall  qualify  us  for  the  duties 
which  shall  devolve  upon  us  through  life,  and 
render  us  respectable  and  useful  in  our  day  and 
generation.  But  we  thank  thee  more  devoutly 
for  the  instructions  of  the   gospel,   wherein  is 


SERVICE  XI.  37 

unfolded  to  us  a  system  of  grace  and  salvation, 
for  a  lost  and  sinful  world.  Help  us,  O  God, 
to  understand  the  gospel  of  thy  grace,  that  we 
may  obey  its  precepts,  rejoice  in  its  promises, 
and  receive  the  blessings  of  life  and  immortality. 

Awaken  us  all  to  a  sense  of  our  duties,  and 
dispose  us  to  do  them.  May  we  be  improved 
by  the  instructions  of  this  school,  and  by  all  the 
means  of  thy  grace,  and  be  prepared  for  future 
usefulness  in  earth,  for  triumph  in  death,  and  for 
a  blessed  immortality  at  thy  right  hand. 

Command  thy  blessing  upon  this  school ;  upon 
our  relations  and  friends ;  upon  our  enemies,  if 
we  have  any;  and  upon  all  mankind.  May 
thy  truth  be  known  in  all  the  earth,  and  thy 
saving  health  amon?  all  nations. 

Hear  us,  O  God,  in  heaven  thy  dwelling- 
place,  and  when  thou  hearest,  forgive.  And 
unto  thee  shall  be  all  the  praise,  now  and  forever. 
Amen. 


Scripture  Lesson.      Ten  Commandments. 

1.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 
2.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven 
image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in 
heaven  above  or  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the 
waters  under  the  earth  :  thou  shalt  not  bow 
down  thyself  to  them  nor  serve  them.  3.  Thou 
shait  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain.  I.  Remember  ♦he  Sabbath  day  to  keep 
1 


38  MANUAL. 

it  holy.  5.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 
6.  Thou  shalt  not  kill.  7.  Thou  shalt  not 
commit  adultery.  S.  Thou  shalt  not  steal.  9. 
Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness.  10.  Thou 
shalt  not  covet. 

11.  Coming  to  God.  L.  M. 

1  Almighty  God,  to  thee  on  high 

With  reverence  would  my  spirit  bow  : 
How  frail  a  creature,  Lord,  am  I, 
Eternal  One,  how  great  art  thou ! 

2  Thy  boundless  love  invites  us  near, 

And  bids  us  look  to  heaven  our  home ; 
As  children,  then,  we  will  not  fear; 
With  our  meek  offerings,  Lord,  we  come. 

3  In  heaven,  O  God,  thou  nearest  us  : 

On  thee  we  ever  may  depend, 
And  raise  our  humble  voices  thus, 
As  to  a  father  and  a  friend. 


SERVICE  XII. 

S.  The  earth  is  the  Lord's  and  the  fulness 
thereof,  the  world  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

C.  Unto  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul  : 
in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 

S.  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the 
Lord ;  and  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

T.  He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure 
heart ;  who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto 
vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 


SERVICE  XII.  39 

5.  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his 
salvation. 

C.  Show  me  thy  ways,  0  Lord  ;  teach  me 
thy  paths. 

S.  This  is  a  generation  of  them  that  seek 
him,  that  seek  thy  face,  O  God  of  Jacob. 

C.  Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me ;  for 
thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation  :  and  for  thee 
do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

S.  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ? 

T.  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease,  and  his  seed 
shall  inhabit  the  earth. 

C.  According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou 
me,  for  thy  goodness'  sake,  0  Lord. 

Prayer. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God ;  thy  glory 
is  seen  in  the  heavens  above  and  thy  goodness 
in  the  earth  beneath.  Day  and  night  testify  of 
thy  love  and  guardian  care.  Thou  art  every- 
where present  to  behold  the  thoughts  and  actions 
of  the  sons  of  men.  The  very  hairs  of  our  heads 
are  numbered,  and  a  sparrow  cannot  fall  to  the 
ground  without  thy  notice.  O  then,  may  we 
feel  our  constant  dependence  upon  thee,  and 
always  walk  in  thy  fear.  Keep  us  from  all 
deception  and  hypocrisy,  give  us  pure  and  honest 
intentions  in  all  that  we  think,  or  say,  or  do. 

Acquaint  us  with  thy  holy  laws,  and  with  thy 
truth  :    thy  word  is  truth.     May  we  enjoy  the 


40  MANUAL. 

moral  freedom  which  it  gives.  Prosper  every 
laudable  undertaking,  O  Lord,  and  preserve  us 
from  the  hard  way  of  transgressors.  Fit  us  for 
the  days  of  youth.  May  we  avoid  the  snares 
of  evil,  and  be  preserved  from  the  vices  to  which 
we  may  be  exposed.  May  we  be  fitted  for  the 
active  duties  of  life,  that  we  may  fill  the  stations 
which  we  shall  be  called  to  occupy,  with  honor 
to  ourselves  and  usefulness  to  others.  And 
when  our  race  on  earth  is  terminated,  may  we 
all  meet  to  praise  thee  in  the  kingdom  of  the 
redeemed,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Humility. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  instruction  of 
wisdom ;  and  before  honor  is  humility.  By 
humility  and  the  fear  of  the  Lord  are  riches, 
and  honor,  and  life. 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto 
the  elder:  yea,  all  of  you  be  subject  one  to 
another,  and  be  clothed  with  humility :  for  God 
resisteth  the  proud  and  giveth  grace  to  the 
humble.  Humble  yourselves  therefore  under 
the  mighty  hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you 
in  due  time  :  casting  all  your  care  upon  him,  for 
he  careth  for  you. 

Pride  goeth  before  destruction  and  a  haughty 
spirit  before  a  fall.  Better  is  it  to  be  of  a  humble 
spirit  with  the  lowly,  than  to  divide  the  spoil 
with  the  proud.  A  man's  pride  shall  bring  him 
low  ;  but  honor  shall  uphold  the  humble  in  spirit. 


SERVICE  XIII.  41 

12,  VOUTH    DEVOTED    TO    GoD.  C.  M. 

1  How  should  my  soul  ascend  in  prayer 

Unto  the  God  oi*  Heaven, 
And  bless  and  praise  his  holy  name 
For  all  his  mercies  given. 

2  Although  I'm  young,  my  ardent  wish 

Shall  he  to  serve  my  God  : 
I'll  love  him  well,  obey  his  laws, 
And  strive  to  learn  his  word. 

A  O  may  my  weak  yet  pliant  mind 
Be  taught  to  know  his  truth ; 
And  in  his  service  may  I  spend 
The  pleasant  days  of  youth. 


SERVICE  XIII. 

S.  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that 
will  I  seek  after ;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  to  behold  his  beauty,  and  to  inquire 
in  his  temple. 

T.  I  will  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 
joy;  I  will  sing;  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto 
the  Lord. 

C.  Hear,  0  Lord,  when  1  cry  with  my  voice: 
have  mercy  upon  me  and  answer  me. 

5.  The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ; 
whom  shall  I  fear  ? 

T.  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of 
whom  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

S.  When  thou  saidst  unto  me,  Seek  ye  my 
face  ; 

4# 


42  MANUAL 

C.  My  heart  said,  Thy  fare,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

T.  I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

C.  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me 
in  a  plain  path. 

S.  Wait  on  the  Lord  :  be  of  good  courage, 
and  he  shall  strengthen  thy  heart :  wait,  I  say, 
on  the  Lord. 

T.  &  C.  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my 
shield :  my  heart  trusteth  in  him,  and  I  am 
helped :  therefore  my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth  : 
and  with  my  song  I  will  praise  him. 

Prayer. 

Most  holy  and  gracious  God  ;  by  thy  power 
were  the  worlds  created,  and  all  things  therein. 
For  thyself  hast  thou  made  them,  and  not  for 
another.  Thou  hast  wisely  fitted  everything 
for  the  place  which  it  occupies,  so  as  to  produce 
order,  harmony,  and  joy.  By  just  and  perfect 
laws  thou  governest  universal  nature.  But  man 
thou  hast  created  in  thine  own  moral  image, 
possessed  of  an  intellectual,  moral,  and  social 
nature,  by  which  he  is  exalted  above  the  rest  of 
thy  works,  fitted  for  the  society  of  angels,  and 
destined,  in  the  economy  of  thy  grace,  to  enjoy 
and  praise  thee  in  a  pure  and  spiritual  world, 
and  in  a  life  without  end. 

We  thank  thee,  holy  Father,  that  while  thou 
art  mindful  to  supply  the  wants  of  all  thy  crea- 


SERVICE  XIII.  43 

tures  ;  to  govern  the  universe  with  perfect  regu- 
larity ;  thou  art  peculiarly  favorable  to  thine 
intelligent  offspring,  to  bestow  upon  them  both 
temporal  and  spiritual  favors.  Make  us  to  know, 
and  dispose  us  to  discharge  most  faithfully,  the 
duties  of  our  high  vocation.  May  we  use  the 
things  of  this  world  as  not  abusing  them  ;  but 
improve  them  to  thine  honor  and  our  good. 
Make  us  humble  and  obedient ;  ever  studious  to 
know  thy  truth,  and  our  duty  and  destiny. 
Save  us  from  our  sins,  and  accept  us,  through 
the  Redeemer's  name.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.      Truth  and  Falsehood. 

He  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight. 
The  mouth  of  them  that  tell  lies  shall  be  stopped. 
Let  the  wicked  be  ashamed,  and  let  the  lying 
lip  be  put  to  silence.  I  hate  and  abhor  lying, 
but  thy  laws  do  I  love.  He  that  hideth  hatred 
with  lying  lips,  and  he  that  uttereth  slander,  is 
a  fool. 

But  now,  ye  also  put  off  all  these,  anger, 
wrath,  malice,  blasphemy,  filthy  communication 
out  of  your  mouth.  Lie  not  one  to  another. 
If  ye  have  bitter  envyings  and  strife  in  your 
hearts,  glory  not,  and  lie  not  against  the  truth. 
Wherefore,  putting  away  lying,  speak  every 
man  truth  with  his  neighbor.  Ye  shall  not 
steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither  lie  one  to 
another. 


44  MANUAL. 

13.  God  hears  Us.  L.  M. 

1  God  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 

Whenever  children  humbly  pray : 
He  always  lends  a  gracious  ear 
To  what  the  youngest  child  can  say. 

2  His  own  most  holy  book  declares, 

That,  as  a  tender  father  will, 
He  listens  to  our  lowly  prayers, 

And  what  we  ask  will  grant  us  still. 

3  He  loves  to  hear  a  grateful  tongue 

Thank  him  for  all  his  mercies  given  ; 
And  when  on  earth  his  praise  is  sung, 
The  cheerful  notes  are  heard  in  heaven. 


SERVICE    XIV. 

S.  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his 
name ! 

T.  Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness. 

C.  0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul 
from  the  grave  :  thou  hast  kept  me  alive. 

S.  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  give  thanks  at 
the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

T.  For  his  anger  endureth  but  for  a  moment; 
in  his  favor  is  life. 

S.  Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy 
cometh  in  the  morning. 

C.  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 
Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 


SERVICE  XIV.  45 

S.  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  let  all  the 
inhabitants  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

T.  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the 
Lord,  and  the  people  he  hath  chosen  for  his  in- 
heritance. 

C.  Our  soal  waiteth  for  the  Lord ;  he  is  our 
help  and  our  shield. 

All.  Let  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  be  upon  us, 
according  as  we  hope  in  thee. 

Prayer. 

O  thou  holy  and  ever  indulgent  Being ;  we 
adore  thee  as  the  Creator  of  all  beings,  and 
thank  thee  for  thy  kindness  shown  us  under  all 
circumstances.  Unto  thee  may  we  come,  at  all 
times,  with  the  fullest  assurance  of  thy  fatherly 
favor,  that  thou  wilt  accept  our  offerings,  and 
assist  us  in  our  devotions.  Youth  and  childhood 
are  peculiarly  dear  unto  thee  ;  and  the  heart 
unstained  by  guilt  thou  wilt  always  bless.  Help 
us,  then,  0  our  God,  so  to  direct  our  steps  that 
we  may  be  preserved  from  all  sin  ;  that  wre  may 
follow  in  the  pathway  of  the  just,  wThich  shineth 
brighter  and  brighter  unto  the  perfect  day.  May 
we  have  a  strong  and  growing  faith  in  thy  Son 
our  Savior.  Through  him  may  we  hope  in  thy 
great  salvation,  the  final  deliverance  of  mankind 
from  all  sin  and  misery,  death  and  suffering ; 
and  their  introduction  into  the  pure,  and  perfect, 
and  never-ending  felicities  of  heaven  ;  where 
our    ransomed    race,   obedient  unto  thee,  and 


46  MANUAL. 

washed  from  all  sin,  shall  unite  with  angels,  to 
praise  thee,  thou  King  eternal,  immortal,  invis- 
ible, the  only  wise  God,  forever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Contentment  preferable  to 
Riches. 

Let  your  conversation  be  without  covetous- 
ness  ;  and  be  content  with  such  things  as  ye 
have ;  for  God  hath  said,  "  I  will  never  leave 
nor  forsake  thee ;"  so  that  we  may  boldly  say, 
"  the  Lord  is  my  helper,  and  I  will  not  fear  what 
man  can  do  unto  me."  I  have  learned  in  what- 
soever state  I  am,  therewith  to  be  content. 
Godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain. 

Better  is  a  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord, 
than  great  treasure,  and  trouble  therewith. 
Better  is  a  dinner  of  herbs  where  love  is,  than 
a  stalled  ox  and  hatred  therewith.  Better  is 
a  little  with  righteousness,  than  great  revenues 
without  right.  Better  is  a  dry  morsel,  and 
quietness  therewith,  than  a  house  full  of  sacri- 
fices with  strife.  Better  is  the  poor  that  walketh 
in  his  integrity,  than  he  that  is  of  perverse  lips. 
A  good  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  great 
riches,  and  loving  kindness  than  silver  or  gold. 
A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath,  is  better  than 
the  riches  of  many  wicked.  The  rich  and  the 
poor  meet  together,  the  Lord  is  the  maker  of 
them  all. 


SERVICE   XV.  47 

14.  Be  Thou  our  Guide.  C.  M. 

1  To  thee,  all-gracious  God,  we  bow, 

And  feel  thy  sacred  power. 

Which  from  our  infancy  till  now 

Has  brightened  every  hour. 

2  Still  guard  our  youthful  hearts  from  pride, 

Vainglory,  and  deceit, 
Assured  that  thou  wilt  best  provide 
Such  comforts  as  are  meet. 

3  O  teach  us  all  thy  saving  health, 

And  with  thy  bounty  fed, 
Give  us  not  poverty,  nor  wealth, 
To  lift  ambition's  head. 

4  Preserve  us  in  temptation's  hour, 

From  evil  set  us  free, 
For  thine  the  kingdom,  glory,  power, 
Through  all  eternity. 


SERVICE    XV. 

S.  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; 
and  thy  faithfulness  reaches  even  unto  the  clouds. 

T.  Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  moun- 
tains ;  thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep;  thou 
preservest  man  and  beast. 

C.  How  excellent  is  thy  loving  kindness,  O 
God  !  therefore  do  the  children  of  men  put  their 
trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

S.  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with 
the  fatness  of  thy  house ;  and  thou  shalt  make 
them  drink  of  the  river  of  thv  pleasure. 


48  MANUAL. 

T.  Trust  in  the  Lord  and  do  good ;  so  shalt 
thou  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verilv  thou  shalt  be 
fed. 

S,  Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord ;  and  he 
shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

C.  The  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth ;  and 
shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of 
peace. 

T.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  that  pros- 
pereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the  man  that 
bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

C.  For  evil-doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those 
that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

5.  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the 
upright,  for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

Prayer. 

Holy  Father,  although  thou  art  exalted  high 
above  our  limited  views,  yet  thou  graciously 
condescendest  to  regard  them  who  are  of  low 
estate.  Thou  hast  kindly  assured  us  that  thou 
wilt  answer  the  prayers  of  such  as  worship  thee 
in  truth.  Thou  hast  never  said  to  the  sons  of 
men,  "  Seek  ye  my  face  in  vain."  In  mercy 
grant  that  we  may  come  before  thee  with  filial 
awe,  and  feelings  of  deep  contrition  for  all  our 
past  sins  and  errors,  and  with  a  full  purpose  of 
heart  to  obny  thy  commands  in  time  to  come. 

Enable  us,  O  God,  to  imitate  the  pure  exam- 
ples of  thy  well-beloved  Son  ;  and  faithfully  to 


SERVICE  XV.  49 

perform  the  duties  required  of  us  in  his  religion, 
by  which  we  are  blessed.  Save  us  from  all 
vice ;  from  strife  and  contention ;  from  pride 
and  mischief;  from  lying",  stealing,  profanity, 
and  every  species  of  naughtiness.  And  do  thou, 
O  Lord,  give  us  a  right  understanding  of  thy 
word ;  and  incline  us  to  dn  whatever  is  required 
of  us.  0  may  we  love  and  obey  our  parents 
and  friends  who  are  older  than  Ave.  May  we 
live  in  peace  and  friendship  with  our  compan- 
ions, and  cultivate  every  generous  and  benevo- 
lent affection. 

Reconcile  us  all,  great  God,  to  the  allotments 
of  thy  providence.  Make  us  love,  serve,  and 
obey  thee  on  the  earth  ;  and  in  heaven  we  will 
worship  and  praise  thee  forever,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 


Scripture  Lesson.      Against  Profanity. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  thy  God  in 
vain:  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless 
that  taketh  his  name  in  vain.  Ye  shall  not 
swear  by  my  name  falsely,  neither  shalt  thou 
profane  the  name  of  thy  God.  By  swearing, 
and  lying,  and  killing,  and  stealing,  they  break- 
out, and  blood  toucheth  blood.  Swear  not  at 
all.  Above  all  things,  my  brethren,  swear  not  : 
neither  by  heaven,  neither  by  earth  ;  neither  by 
any  other  oath  ;  but  let  your  yea  be  yea,  and 
your  nav.  nay,  lost  ye  fall  into  condemnation. 
5 


50  MANUAL. 

15.  A  Morning  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Lord  !  1  my  prayers  to  thee  renew  ; 
Scatter  my  sins  like  morning  dew ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

3  Thee  would  I  praise,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake.  , 


SERVICE    XVI. 

S.  I  said,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that 
I  sin  not  with  my  tongue. 

C.  Forsake  me  not,  0  Lord ;  0  my  God,  be 
not  far  from  me. 

S.  Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord 
his  trust,  and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such 
as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

C.  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  0  my  God  :  yea, 
thy  law  is  my  delight. 

S.  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be 
glad  in  thee :  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation 
continually  say,  "the  Lord  be  magnified. " 

T.   Withhold  not  thv  tender  mercies  from  me, 


SERVICE    XVI.  51 

O  Lord  ;  let  thy  loving  kindness  -and  thy  truth 
continually  preserve  me. 

C.  But  I  am  poor  and  needy :  yet,  the  Lord 
thinketh  upon  me  ;  thou  art  my  help  and  my 
deliverer,  0  my  God. 

All.  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ? 
and  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ?  Hope 
thou  in  God:  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is 
the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Prayer. 

0  thou  most  high  God,  while  prostrate  angels 
adore  thee  in  heaven  thy  dwelling-place,  permit 
us  in  this  world,  dwelling  in  temples  of  mortal- 
ity, to  approach  thee  in  the  only  name  by  which 
we  may  have  access  unto  thee.  Unto  thee  do 
we  lift  up  our  hearts  and  voices,  for  thou  only 
art  worthy  to  receive  the  high  and  holy  tribute 
of  grateful  homage.  O  God,  take  our  attention 
from  the  glittering  yet  delusive  objects  of  time 
and  sense  ;  and  fix  our  attention  on  those  rich 
and  imperishable  treasures  which  are  laid  up  in 
heaven  for  us.  In  the  gospel  of  thy  dear  Son 
may  we  find  that  happiness  thou  hast  promised 
to  bestow  upon  all  them  who  love  the  truth.  In 
the  teachings  of  thy  word,  the  promises  of  thy 
grace,  and  the  faithful  discharge  of  every  duty, 
may  we  find  that  rest  that  remaineth  for  the 
people  of  God. 

Help  us,  kind  Father,  to  improve  this  oppor- 
tunity, and  all  the   means  of  thv  grace,  to  the 


52  MANUAL. 

promotion  of  our  good  and  thy  g'lory  in  the 
earth.  May  we  never  disappoint  the  fond  hopes 
of  our  parents  and  friends,  by  neglecting  to  re- 
gard their  wishes,  or  by  abusing  the  privileges 
they  afford  us  to  acquire  needful  knowledge  of 
the  duties  of  life  ;  of  thy  character,  government, 
and  purposes  ;  and  our  immortal  destiny.  Re- 
ward them  with  thy  favors  ;  and,  with  them  and 
us,  bless  and  save  all  mankind  with  an  everlast- 
ing salvation,  through  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Moral  Precepts. 

Let  love  be  without  dissimulation.  Abhor 
that  which  is  evil,  cleave  to  that  which  is  good. 
Be  kindly  affectioned  oue  towards  another  with 
brotherly  love  ;  in  honor  preferring  one  another ; 
not  slothful  in  business,  fervent  in  spirit,  serving 
the  Lord;  rejoicing  in  hope;  patient  in  tribula- 
tion ;  continuing  instant  in  prayer  ;  distributing 
to  the  necessity  of  the  saints ;  given  to  hospi- 
tality. Bless  them  that  persecute  you,  bless 
and  curse  not.  Mind  not  high  things,  but  con- 
descend to  men  of  low  estate.  Be  not  wise  in 
your  own  conceits.  Recompense  to  no  man 
evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight 
of  all  men.  If  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him  ; 
if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink.  Be  not  overcome 
of  evil  ;  but  overcome  evil  with  good.  Abstain 
from  all  appearance  of  evil. 


SERVICE  X\  11  ,  : 

16.  Coming  to  the  Altar.  C.  M 

1  Great  God,  in  love  we  now  surround 

Thy  altar  and  adore; 
Give  "thanks  for  all  we  have  received, 
Thy  goodness  still  implore. 

2  Behold,  O  Lord,  our  little  group 

Who  join  their  hearts  in  prayer  : 
Grant  us  the  visits  of  thy  grace. 
And  thy  protecting  care. 

3  Give  us  to  feel  thy  sacred  love, 

And  learn  thy  holy  will, 
That  we  each  dutv  may  perform. 
And  all  thy  law"  fulfil. 


SERVICE   XVII. 

S.  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  ;  sing  ye 
praises  with  the  understanding. 

C.  We  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  for  praise  is 
comely  in  thy  sight. 

S.  God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very 
present  help  in  trouble. 

T.  Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the 
earth  be  removed,  and  though  the  mountains  be 
carried  into  the  depths  of  the  sea.. 

C.  As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water 
brooks,  so  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

S.  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall 
make  glad  the  city  of  our  God,  the  holy  place  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  Most  High. 


54  MANUAL. 

T.  God  is  in  the  midst  of  he* ;  she  shall  not 
be  moved  ;  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right 
early. 

C.  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God 
of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

All.  We  have  thought  of  thy  loving  kindness, 
O  God,  in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  we  praise  thee 
for  thy  great  goodness  and  thy  unspeakable  ben- 
efits bestowed  upon  the  children  of  men.  Thou 
art  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised.  Thou  art 
worthy  of  the  holiest  offering  we  can  bring. 
Yet  thou  requirest  only  the  dedication  of  our 
hearts  to  thee,  so  that  we  may  keep  thy  com- 
mandments by  loving  thee  supremely,  and  our 
neighbors  as  ourselves. 

We  thank  thee,  great  God,  that  thou  hast  giv- 
en us  a  rational  existence,  and  preserved  us  unto 
the  present  time.  We  thank  thee  that  thou  hast 
favored  us  with  means  for  the  improvement  of 
our  intellectual  faculties,  so  that  we  may  be 
qualified  for  future  usefulness  and  enjoyment. 
We  thank  thee  for  all  the  promises  of  thy  grace 
which  regard  our  future  happiness.  O  may  we 
study  to  know  the  things  which  relate  to  our 
peace.  May  we  be  obedient  and  dutiful  while 
young  ;  industrious,  honest,  and  benevolent,  as 
we  advance  in  years.  O  may  our  souls  be  deep- 
ly imbued  with  the  principles  of  pure  religion, 


SERVICE  XVII  55 

as  revealed  in  the  gospel  of  our  blessed  Lord 
and  Savior  ;  and  in  our  lives  may  we  manifest 
their  beauty  and  power,  by  acts  of  virtue,  and 
deeds  of  kindness.  May  thy  love  ever  swell 
our  bosoms  with  feelings  of  friendship  and  good- 
will towards  all  mankind. 

Finally,  holy  Father,  may  we  meet  with  ev- 
ery creature  in  heaven,  and  on  the  earth,  and 
under  the  earth,  and  such  as  are  in  the  sea,  and 
all  that  in  them  are,  to  praise  and  adore  thee  in 
a  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.      Trice  Riches. 

Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world,  that 
they  be  not  high  minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain 
riches,  but  in  the  living  God,  who  giveth  us 
richly  all  things  ;  that  they  do  good,  that  they 
be  rich  in  good  works,  ready  to  distribute,  will- 
ing to  communicate  :  laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the  time 
to  come,  that  they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life. 
For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it 
is  certain  we  can  carry  nothing  out. 

Having  food  and  raiment,  let  us  learn  there- 
with to  be  content.  They  that  will  be  rich  in 
this  world  fall  into  temptation  and  a  snare. 
For  the  love  of  money  is  the  root  of  all  evil ; 
which,  while  some  have  coveted  after,  have 
pierced  themselves  through  with  many  sorrows. 

Better  is  the  poor  that  walketh  in  his  upright- 
ness, than  he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways,  though 


56  MANUAL. 

he  is  rich.     A  good  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen 
than  great  riches. 

17.  "  Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father."  L.  M. 

1  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  friend  ?— 
I  but  a  child,  and  thou  so  high, 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  ! 

2  Art  thou  my  Father  ? — Let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee ; 
And  try,  in  every  deed  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

3  Art  thou  my  Father  ? — I'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend  ; 
And  only  wish  to  do,  and  be. 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

4  Art  thou  my  Father  ?— Then  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down,  and  take  me  in  thy  love, 
To  be  a  better  child  above  ! 


SERVICE  XVIII. 

S.  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory ; 
the  rock  of  my  strength  and  my  refuge  is  in 
God. 

T.  Trust  in  him  at  all  times  ;  ye  people,  pour 
out  your  heart  before  him. 

C.  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

S.  Also  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy. 


SERVICE   XVIII.  57 

T.  For  thou  renderest  to  every  man  accord- 
ing to  his  works. 

S.  The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord, 
and  shall  trust  in  him. 

T.  And  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  glory. 

C.  O  God,  thou  art  my  God  ;  early  will  I 
seek  thee  ;  my  soul  thirsted  for  thee. 

S.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands. 

T.  Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name  ;  make 
his  praise  glorious. 

C.  All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall 
sing  unto  thee  :  they  shall  sing  unto  thy  name. 

S.  0  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the 
voice  of  praise  to  be  heard. 

T.  Which  holdeth  our  souls  in  life,  and  suf- 
fereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 

C.  Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned 
away  my  prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 

Prayer. 

0  thou  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  God  and  Father  of  the  spirits  of 
all  flesh  :  we  bow  before  thee  in  gratitude  for 
thy  many  mercies  bestowed  upon  us,  unworthy 
though  we  are.  We  confess  before  thee  the  sins 
and  follies  of  our  past  lives,  and  humbly  ask  thy 
forgiveness,  that  we  may  henceforth  be  obedient 
unto  thee.  Help  us  to  forsake  all  vicious  hab- 
its, and  every  error.  May  we  so  conduct  that  we 
may  enjoy  thine  approbation  and  the  respect  and 
confidence  of  all  who  know  us. 


58  MANUAL. 

Give  us  a  correct  understanding  of  all  the  es- 
sential truths  of  thy  word,  that  we  may  be  there- 
by furnished  unto  every  good  work,  prepared 
for  all  scenes, — the  joys  and  ills  of  human 
life  ;  for  the  hour  of  death,  and  for  a  blessed  im- 
mortality. And  unto  thy  name  shall  be  all  the 
glory,  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Repentance. 

Eepent  ye,  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at 
hand.  And  the  times  of  that  ignorance  God 
winked  at,  but  now  commandeth.  all  men  every- 
where to  repent.  He  is  not  willing  that  any 
should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to  re- 
pentance. 

Wash  you  and  make  you  clean  ;  put  away 
the  evil  of  your  doings;  cease  to  do  evil;  learn 
to  do  well.  What  doth  the  Lord  require  of  thee, 
but  to  do  justly,  love  mercy,  and  walk  humbly 
with  our  God.  Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men 
should  do  unto  you,  do  ye  even  so  unto  them. 
Put  of!  concerning  the  former  conversation  the 
old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  de- 
ceitful lusts  ;  and  be  ye  renewed  in  the  spirit  of 
your  mind  ;  and  put  on  the  new  man  which 
after  God  is  created  in  righteousness  and  true 
holiness.     Go  and  sin  no  more. 

IS.  "  Remember  thy  Creator."       C.  M. 

1   Tn  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth. 
In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 


SERVICE   XiX.  59 

Ere  age  arrive,  or  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb  ; 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ; 

For  him  thy  powers  employ ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blessed  eternity. 

Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 

Than  a  religious  youth. 


SERVICE    XIX. 

iS.  The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord, 
and  shall  trust  in  him ;  and  all  the  upright  shall 
glory. 

T.  All  men  shall  fear  and  shall  dec  I  are  the 
work  of  God  ;  for  they  shall  wisely  consider  his 
doing. 

C.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  ; 
and  cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us. 

S.  That  thy  way  may  be  known  on  earth,  and 
thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

T.  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God. 

C.  Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

S.  O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy  ; 
for  thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and 
govern  the  nation*  upon  the  earth 


60  MANUAL. 

C.  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God. 
T.  Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
S.  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase. 
C.  And  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 
All.  God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth  shall  fear  him. 

Prayer. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  ;  not  a  spar- 
row can  fall  to  the  ground  without  thy  notice ; 
and  the  hairs  of  our  heads  are  all  numbered. 
O  may  we  realize  that  thou  beholdest  all  our 
actions,  and  understandest  all  our  thoughts. 
May  all  hypocrisy  and  deception  depart  from  us, 
and  may  it  not  be  our  condemnation  that  we 
ask  and  receive  not,  because  we  ask  amiss. 
Neither  may  we  attempt  to  honor  thee  with  our 
lips,  while  our  hearts  are  far  from  thee.  But 
unto  thee,  most  merciful  Father,  may  we  come 
with  grateful  and  contrite  hearts,  and  present 
our  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  acceptable 
to  thee,  which  is  our  reasonable  service.  Teach 
us  in  the  morning  of  life  to  learn  thy  will,  and 
cultivate  habits  of  virtue,  industry,  and  submis- 
sion, which  will  fit  us  for  all  the  future  scenes 
through  which  we  may  be  called  to  pass.  To 
this  end,  sanctify  to  us  the  means  of  instruction 
now  afforded  us,  for  learning  thy  holy  truth. 
May  we  always  receive  the  counsels  and  heed 
the  advice  of  our  parents,  teachers,  and  friends. 

Forsake  us  not,  kind  Father,  in  any  time  of 


SERVICE  XIX.  61 

trouble,  in  sickness,  or  in  death  ;  but  prepare  us 
to  do  thy  will  on  earth,  and  to  enjoy  the  blessings 
of  immortal  felicity  in  thy  kingdom  on  high. 
And  thine,  through  Christ  our  Lord,  shall  be  all 
the  praise.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Salvation. 

Thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus,  for  he  shall 
save  his  people  from  their  sins.  Unto  you  first, 
God  having  raised  up  his  Son  Jesus,  sent  him  to 
bless  you,  in  turning  away  every  one  of  you 
from  his  iniquities.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God 
that  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world.  Behold, 
thou  art  made  whole,  sin  no  more. 

The  Lord  shall  make  bare  his  holy  arm  in  the 
eyes  of  all  nations  ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  see  the  salvation  of  God.  For  the  grace 
of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  to  all  men  hath 
appeared,  teaching  us  that  denying  ungodliness, 
we  should  live  righteously,  soberly,  and  godly 
in  the  present  world.  God  will  have  all  men 
to  be  saved,  and  come  to  a  knowledge  of  the 
truth.  We  have  seen,  and  do  testify,  that  the 
Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Savior  of  the 
world.  For  therefore  we  both  labor  and  suffer 
reproach,  because  we  trust  in  the  living  God, 
who  is  the  Savior  of  all  men  ;  especially  of 
them  that  believe.  All  flesh  shall  see  the  sal- 
vation of  God. 


62  MANUAL. 

19.  Let  us  Worship  Him.  L.  M. 

1  Come,  little  children,  let  us  raise 
Unto  our  God  a  song  of  praise  ; 

'T  was  he  who  formed  us  from  the  dust — 
In  him  we'll  place  our  filial  trust. 

2  In  youth,  he  taught  our  sinless  hearts 
Toread  the  hook  which  life  imparts  : 
O  may  we  ever  love  to  bless 

Our  Father,  God — the  God  of  grace. 

3  He  gave  for  us  his  only  Son, 
To  teach  us  every  vice  to  shun, 
And  give  us  hope  of  endless  life, 
Beyond  the  reign  of  sin  and  strife. 


SERVICE   XX. 

S.  Let  the  righteous  be  glad:  let  them  re- 
joice before  God ;  yea,  let  them  exceedingly 
rejoice. 

C.  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us 
with  benefits,  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

T.  A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of 
the  widow,  is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

S.  Let  the  heaven  and  the  earth  praise  him, 
the  seas  and  everything  therein.  I  will  praise 
the  name  of  God  with  a  song. 

C.  And  I  will  magnify  him  with  thanksgiv- 
ing. 

S.  He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people. 

T.   He  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needv. 


SERVICE  XX.  63 

S.  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun 
and  moon  endure. 

T.  0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my 
youth :  and  hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  won- 
drous works. 

C.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  who  only  doeth 
wondrous  things. 

S.  And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  forever  : 

C.  And  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  his 
glory. 

AIL  Amen  and  amen. 

Prayer. 

With  grateful  feelings  we  appear  before  thee, 
0  thou  Most  High,  to  engage  in  the  delightful 
service  of  thy  praise,  and  to  acquire  that  knowl- 
edge which  will  qualify  us  to  lead  quiet  and 
peaceable  lives,  to  cultivate  the  pure  principles 
of  virtuous  affection,  and  practise  every  moral 
and  religious  duty. 

We  thank  thee  for  the  institution  of  the  holy 
Sabbath.  On  this  day  our  dear  Savior  left  the 
silent  tomb  and  rose  a  conqueror  of  death  and 
the  grave,  despoiled  them  of  their  power,  and 
gave  the  assurance  to  the  world,  that,  as  he 
lives,  we  shall  live  also.  0  may  we,  on  this 
day,  leave  our  plays  and  idle  thoughts,  and 
meet  before  thee  to  talk  of  thy  goodness,  sing 
thy  praises,  hear  thy  truth,  and  advance  in  mor- 
al and  religious  knowledge.  May  we  delight  to 
study  the  history  of  our  risen  Redeemer,  to  view 


64  MANUAL. 

his  labors  of  love,  to  imbibe  the  spirit  of  his  re- 
ligion, and  rejoice  in  the  hope  of  immortality 
by  him  brought  to  light.  May  we  faithfully  im- 
prove this  opportunity  to  learn  his  doctrine,  and 
advance  our  growth  in  grace. 

Preserve  our  minds,  0  Lord,  from  every  evil 
thought  and  corrupt  desire.  Inspire  us  with 
thy  love,  that  we  may  be  risen  with  our  Lord, 
and  walk  in  newness  of  life.  May  all  our 
hopes  and  wishes  centre  on  thee.  In  thy  favor 
may  we  live  ;  in  the  triumphs  of  thy  conquering 
grace  may  we  die;  and  in  eternity  may  we 
dwell  in  the  bosom  of  thine  everlasting  love  ; 
and  praise  and  enjoy  thee  forever,  through  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     The  Beatitudes, 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit;  for  theirs  is 
the  kingdom  of  God.  Blessed  are  they  that 
mourn,  for  they  shall  be  comforted.  Blessed 
are  the  meek,  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Blessed  are  they  that  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness,  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed 
are  the  merciful,  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 
Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall  see 
God.  Blessed  are  the  peacemakers,  for  they 
shall  be  called  the  children  of  God.  Blessed 
are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness' 
sake,  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 


SERVICE  XXI.  65 

"20  The  Sunday  School.  L.   M. 

1  Assembled  in  our  school  once  more, 
God's  gracious  blessing  we'll  implore  : 
We  meet  to  learn,  and  sing,  and  pray ; 
May  he  be  with  us  through  this  day. 

2  We  would  be  here  when  prayer  begins. 
To  seek  the  pardon  of  our  sins  ; 

To  ask  the  favor  of  the  Lord, 
And  pray  to  understand  his  word. 

3  These  Sabbath  days  will  soon  be  o'er, 
And  we  shall  come  to  school  no  more  : 
We  would  not  then  endure  the  pain 
Of  having  spent  our  time  in  vain. 

4  And  when  we  meet  on  earth  no  more. 
May  we  to  God,  our  Father,  soar ! 
And  praise  him  in  more  lofty  strains^ 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 


SERVICE    XXI. 

iS.  It  is  good  for  us  to  draw  near  to  God. 

T.  I  have  put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God,  that 
I  may  declare  all  his  works. 

C.  My  heart  and  my  flesh  faileth  ;  but  God 
is  the  strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for- 
ever. 

T.  Help  us,  0  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the 
glory  of  thy  name. 

C.  And  deliver  us  and  purge  away  our  sins. 

S.  So  we  thy  people  will  give  thee  thanks 
forever :  we  will  show  forth  thy  praise  to  all 
generations. 

6* 


66  MANUAL. 

C.  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  and 
cause  thy  face  to  shine,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

S.  How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord 
of  Hosts. 

T.  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord. 

C.  My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the 
living  God. 

<S.  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house. 

T.  They  will  be  still  praising  thee. 

S.  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  a  shield ; 
the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory. 

C.  No  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
them  that  walk  uprightly. 

All.  Arise,  0  God,  judge  the  earth,  for  thou 
shalt  inherit  all  nations. 

Prayer. 

Infinite  and  eternal  Spirit,  thou  art  that  Being 
in  whom  we  live,  and  from  whom  we  receive  all 
things  richly  to  enjoy.  We  thy  children  desire 
to  be  duly  grateful  for  all  thy  mercies.  We 
thank  thee,  O  God,  that  we  are  created  rational 
and  moral  beings,  capable  of  rendering  unto  thee 
that  service  which  is  well  pleasing  in  thy  sight. 
We  rejoice,  that  in  all  the  teachings  of  thy  holy 
word,  no  duties  are  enjoined  upon  us,  as  moral 
beings,  but  such  as  are  reasonable,  and  promo- 
tive of  human  happiness.  May  our  duty  be 
made  plain  unto  us,  and  may  we  so  improve  the 
gifts  of  thy  love,  that  our  days  on  the  earth  may 


SERVICE  XXI  67 

be  pleasant  and  tranquil,  and  the   end  thereof 
bright  and  glorious. 

Sensible  are  we,  holy  Father,  of  our  numer- 
ous imperfections  and  wanderings  from  the  path 
of  duty  ;  but  notwithstanding  our  sins  are  many 
and  great,  we  would  come  before  thee,  imploring 
thy  pardoning  mercy,  which  ever  flows,  even  to 
the  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace.  Grant  our 
prayer  then,  that  thy  smiles  may  rest  upon  us, 
while  here  together  to  hear  the  truths  of  thy 
word.  May  our  minds  be  guided  by  love  and 
wisdom,  and  may  all  thy  precepts  make  a  deep 
and  lasting  impression  upon  our  minds.  May 
we  cultivate  for  each  other  feelings  of  fraternal 
love  ;  for  our  parents,  respect  and  obedience  ; 
and  for  all,  peace  and  good-will.  May  we  imi- 
tate the  examples  of  our  divine  Master,  and  ded- 
icate to  thee  the  high  aspirations  of  our  hearts. 
And  to  thy  holy  name  shall  be  all  the  honor, 
now  and  forever.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Divine  Favor. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  his  tender  mer- 
cies are  over  all  his  works.  Surely  mercy  and 
goodness  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of  my 
life.  For  a  small  moment  have  I  forsaken  thee : 
but  with  great  mercies  will  I  gather  thee.  In  a 
little  wrath  I  hid  my  face  from  thee,  for  a  mo- 
ment, but  with  everlasting  kindness  will  I  have 
compassion  on  thee,  saith  the  Lord,  my  Redeem- 
er.    For  the  mountains   shall   depart,  and    the 


68  MANUAL. 

hills  be  removed,  but  my  kindness  shall  not  de- 
part from  thee  ;  neither  shall  the  covenant  of 
my  peace  be  removed,  saith  the  Lord  that  hath 
mercy  upon  thee.  The  goodness  of  God  endur- 
eth  continually.  O  how  great  is  thy  goodness, 
which  thou  hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee. 

21.  Gratitude.  C.  M. 

1  When  ail  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  O,  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravished  heart  ? 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whence  these  comforts  flowed. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


SERVICE  XXII. 

S.  Lord,  thou  hast  been  favorable  to  thy  land. 
C.  I  will  hear  what  the  Lord  will  speak. 
T.  He  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  even 
to  his  saints. 


SERVICE   XXII.  69 

S.  But  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

C  Surely  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear 
him. 

S.  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to 
forgive,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  to  all  that  call 
upon  thee. 

C.  Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  and 
attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

T.  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  will  I  call  upon 
thee  :  for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

S.  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall 
come  and  worship  before  thee,  0  Lord,  and  shall 
glorify  thy  name. 

T.  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous 
things  :  thou  art  God  alone. 

C.  Teach  me  thy  way,  0  Lord ;  I  will  walk 
in  thy  truth. 

AIL  I  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with 
all  my  heart ;  and  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for- 
evermore. 

Prayer. 

Infinitely  great  and  glorious  God,  our  Crea- 
tor, Preserver,  and  Friend ;  once  more  we  have 
met  around  thine  altar  to  offer  unto  thee  the 
sacrifices  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  the  only 
acceptable  offering  we  can  bring.  Give  us  the 
spirit  of  devotion,  penitence,  and  humility  ;  that 
we  may  worship  thee  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
Thou  art  love,  and  all  thy  works  declare  thy 
goodness.     From  the  earliest  period  of  life,  thou 


70  MANUAL. 

hast  given  us  the  blessings  convenient  for  us. 
But  thy  goodness,  merciful  Father,  is  nowhere 
so  clearly  seen  as  in  thy  word,  in  the  life  and 
teachings,  the  death  and  resurrection,  of  thy  Son, 
our  Savior,  through  whom  thy  love  is  commended 
unto  a  world  of  perishing  sinners.  O  may  we 
seek  a  more  thorough  acquaintance  with  thy  re- 
vealed truth,  that  we  may  be  led  to  repentance 
for  all  past  sins,  and  be  encouraged  to  pursue  the 
path  of  filial  obedience. 

O  God,  give  us  the  spirit  of  brotherly  love, 
that  we  may  live  quietly  and  peaceably  all  the 
days  of  our  sojourning  here,  and  be  always  ac- 
tive unto  every  good  word  and  work.  Give  us 
the  spirit  of  benevolence  and  forgiveness,  that 
we  may  never  retaliate  the  injuries  done  us; 
but  always  do  unto  others  as  we  would  have 
others  do  unto  us. 

Bless  us,  0  Lord,  on  this  occasion,  and  dur- 
ing our  future  life :  and  with  us,  wilt  thou 
save  all  mankind  from  error,  sin,  and  death ; 
and  fit  us  for  a  holy  and  happy  existence  in  the 
world  to  come.  And  unto  thee,  the  King  eter- 
nal, immortal  and  invisible,  the  only  wise  God, 
shall  be  given  all  praise,  in  a  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Confidence  in  God. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put 
confidence  in  man.  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
Lord  than  to  put  confidence  in    princes.     The 


SERVICE  XXIII.  71 

Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  become 
my  salvation.  Trust  in  the  Lord  forever,  for  in 
the  Lord  Jehovah  is  everlasting  strength.  In 
the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  strong  confidence  ;  and 
his  children  shall  have  a  place  of  refuge.  Cast 
not  away,  therefore,  your  confidence,  which  hath 
a  great  recompense  of  reward.  This  is  the  con- 
fidence we  have  in  him,  that,  if  we  ask  any 
thing  according  to  his  will,  he  heareth  us.  I 
trust  in  the  mercy  of  God  forever.  They  that 
wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength  ; 
they  shall  mount  up  as  on  eagles'  wings ;  they 
shall  run  and  not  be  weary,  and  walk  and  not 
faint. 

22.  "  Teach  us  to  Pray."  S.  M. 

1  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
And  give  us  hearts  to  ask, 

Or  all  we  seek,  or  think,  or  say, 
Will  prove  a  tiresome  task. 

2  Thy  holy  Spirit  send, 
Our  bosoms  to  inspire  ; 

Then  shall  our  praise  to  thee  ascend, 
With  pure  and  warm  desire. 


SERVICE    XXIII. 

S.    Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
in  all  generations. 

T.  iBcfore  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 


72  MANUAL. 

or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the 
world,  even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou 
art  God. 

C.  A  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  is  but  as 
yesterday  when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the 
night. 

S.  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy 
tvrath ;  we  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is 
told. 

T.  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we 
may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

C.  O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy,  that  we 
may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

S.  Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants, 
and  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

T.  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God 
be  upon  us  :  and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our 
hands  upon  us. 

C.  Yea,  the  work  of  our  hands,  establish  thou 
it. 

All.  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised. 

Prayer. 

O  Thou  who  forgiveth  sin,  and  heareth  the 
prayers  of  the  penitent ;  indulge  our  humble 
claim,  and  grant  us  the  guidance  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  come  into  thy  presence  with 
devout  feelings,  and  render  to  thee  the  grateful 
tribute  of  praise.  We  acknowledge,  O  Lord, 
that  we  have  sinned  and  come  short  our  duty, 


SERVICE  XXIII.  73 

and  have  thereby  brought  upon  ourselves  that 
bitterness  of  spirit  which  is  the  just  punishment 
of  our  sins.  Thou  art  just  and  right  in  all  thy 
ways,  in  the  infliction  of  chastisement,  as  well 
as  in  the  bestowment  of  thy  mercies.  We 
would  stand  before  thee  like  the  publican  and 
cry,  "  God  be  merciful  to  us  sinners,"  and  re- 
form us  from  whatever  is  wrong  by  the  salutary 
principles  of  thy  moral  government.  Soften  our 
feelings,  and  purify  us  from  every  evil  desire, 
that  henceforth  we  may  love  thee  more  and 
serve  thee  better.  O  may  thy  paternal  love,  so 
clearly  seen  and  often  felt,  lead  us  all  to  love 
thee,  our  Father  in  heaven,  with  a  pure  heart, 
fervently.  May  we  love  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
our  relations,  friends,  and  enemies,  and  all  the 
creatures  thou  hast  made. 

Give  us  strength  and  disposition,  O  God,  to 
perform  our  duty  to  thee,  and  all  men.  May 
we  be  kind  to  the  poor,  and  according  to  our 
means  relieve  their  wants.  Keep  us  from  pride, 
and  quarrelling,  and  all  evil  conversation.  O 
may  we  never  profane  thy  holy  mime;  but  speak 
it  with  reverence  and  godly  fear. 

Guide  us  all,  great  God,  by  counsel  unerring, 
through  life's  devious  journey.  Give  us  strength 
oqual  to  our  day;  and  finally  receive  us  to  thy- 
self in  the  abodes  of  the  blessed,  to  unite  with 
all  saints  and  angels  to  adore  thee,  through  Christ 
our  Lord,  forever.      A  men. 


74  MAIN  UAL 


Scripture  Lesson.     Brevity  of  Life. 

What  is  your  life  ?  It  is  even  a  vapor  which 
appeareth  a  little  time  and  then  vanisheth  away. 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass ;  as  a  flower 
of  the  field  so  he  flourisheth ;  for  the  wind  pas- 
seth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone,  and  the  place  there- 
of shall  know  it  no  more. 

My  days  are  like  a  shadow  when  it  declineth. 
When  a  few  more  years  are  come,  then  I  shall 
go  the  way  whence  I  shall  not  return.  Our 
fathers,  where  are  they  ?  For  we  are  strangers 
before  thee  and  sojourners,  as  were  all  our  fa- 
thers ;  our  days  on  the  earth  are  as  a  shadow, 
and  there  is  none  abiding.  The  days  of  our 
years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and  if  by 
reason  of  strength  they  are  fourscore  years,  yet 
is  their  strength  trouble  and  sorrow ;  for  it  is 
soon  cut  off  and  fleeth  away.  Man  that  is  born 
of  women  is  of  few  days  and  full  of  trouble. 
He  cometh  forth  like  a  flower ;  he  fleeth  also  as 
a  shadow,  and  continueth  not. 

23.  Seeking  the  Way  of  Life.       C.  M. 

1  Lord,  may  I  ne'er  in  youth  be  led 

In  sin's  dark  paths  to  stray, 
But  may  I  early  learn  to  tread 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  way. 

2  Father,  whatever  good  or  ill 

For  me  may  be  in  store, 
Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  I  will  ask  no  more* 


SERVICE  XXIV  75 

3  Attend  me  through  my  youthful  way, 

Whatever  be  my  lot ; 
And  when  I'm  feeble,  old,  and  gray, 

0  Lord,  forsake  me  not. 

4  Then  still,  as  seasons  hasten  by, 

1  will  for  heaven  prepare  ; 

That  God  may  take  me,  when  I  die; 
To  be  forever  there. 


SERVICE    XXIV. 

S.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;  for  he 
hath  done  marvellous  things  :  his  right  hand  and 
his  holy  arm  hath  gotten  him  the  victory. 

T.  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel. 

C.  All  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  God. 

S.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all 
the  earth. 

T.  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  be- 
fore his  presence  with  singing. 

C.  I  will  sing  of  mercy  and  judgment ;  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

T.  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  it  is 
he  that  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  :  we  are 
his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

S.  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  courts  with  praise  :  be  thankful 
unto  him  and  bless  his  name. 

C.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  all  that 
is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 


76  MANUAL. 

AIL  For  the  Lord  is  good,  and  his  mercy  en- 
dureth  forever. 

Prayer. 

O  thou  most  high  and  holy  God,  our  strength 
and  our  Redeemer;  to  thee  would  we. raise  our 
thoughts  in  humble  adoration,  and  ask  of  thee 
the  bestowment  of  those  blessings  thou  seest  we 
need.  Especially  wilt  thou  vouchsafe  to  us  the 
spirit  of  prayer,  that  we  may  worship  thee  as 
we  ought.  All  that  we  are,  and  all  that  we  en- 
joy, is  from  thee,  0  God  ;  for  thou  madest  us, 
and  favorest  us  with  every  good  gift  we  enjoy. 
For  these  things  do  we  praise  thee. 

We  delight,  holy  Father,  to  engage  in  the 
public  worship  of  thy  name.  Although  we  are 
in  the  morning  of  life,  we  have  seen  the  way  of 
the  transgressor  that  it  is  hard  ;  and  the  way 
of  wisdom  that  it  is  pleasant  and  easy.  Do 
thou  preserve  us  from  all  sin,  from  lying,  pro- 
fanity, and  all  mischief.  Cleanse  our  minds 
and  keep  them  from  all  wicked  thoughts.  May 
we  understand  the  religion  of  thy  dear  Son, 
feel  its  power,  walk  in  its  light,  be  governed 
by  its  pure  and  benevolent  spirit,  rejoice  in  its 
hopes,  and  live  worthy  of  the  blessings  it  con- 
fers. May  it  fit  us  for  the  duties  and  vicissi- 
tudes of  life,  for  the  hour  of  death,  and  for  end- 
less bliss  in  heaven. 

Turn  us,  O  God,  from  every  evil  way  ;  es- 
tablish us   in   the   way  of  well-doing,  thai  we 


SERVICE   XXIV.  77 

may  add  to  the  joys  of  our  relations,  and  be 
ornaments  in  society.  May  the  instructions  of 
our  school  afford  us  wisdom,  and  prepare  us  for 
usefulness  and  honor.  Confer  thy  blessings, 
gracious  God,  upon  all  men, — upon  those  poor 
children  who  dwell  in  lands  of  ignorance  and 
error ;  where  the  light  of  thy  truth  has  never 
shined,  or  the  glad  sound  of  a  Savior's  name 
been  heard  ;  where  the  hopes  and  joys  of  true 
religion  have  never  been  felt.  Protect  the 
defenceless  ;  support  the  weak ;  comfort  the 
mourners ;  reclaim  the  vicious ;  humble  the 
proud ;  exalt  the  humble ;  and  bring  all  who 
dwell  upon  the  land,  and  all  who  go  down  to 
the  sea  in  ships,  to  know  thy  truth,  and  share  in 
thy  grace  and  the  salvation  of  a  crucified  Re- 
deemer, who  gave  himself  a  ransom  for  all  to 
be  testified  in  due  time.  And  thine,  through 
Christ  the  Lord,  shall  be  all  the  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.      Hope. 

For  we  are  saved  by  hope  :  but  hope  that  is 
seen  is  not  hope,  for  what  a  man  seeth  why 
doth  he  yet  hope  for  ?  But  if  we  hope  for  that 
we  see  not,  then  do  we  with  patience  wait  for 
it.  Happy  is  he  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 
In  hope  of  eternal  life,  which  God,  that  cannot 
lie,  promised  before  the  world  began.  That  by 
two  immutable  things  in  which  it  was  impossi- 
ble for  God  to  lie,  we  might  have  strong  conso- 
lation who  have  fled  for  refuge  to  lay  hold  on 

7* 


78  MANUAL. 

the  hope  set  before  us  :  which  hope  we  have  as 
an  anchor  of  the  soul,  both  sure  and  steadfast, 
and  which  entereth  into  that  within  the  vail. 
Every  one  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth 
himself,  even  as  he  is  pure.  Who  hath  begotten 
us  again  unto  a  lively  hope,  by  the  resurrection 
of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inheritance 
incorruptible,  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not 
away,  reserved  in  heaven  for  you.  Hope  in 
God. 

24.  God  our  Creator.  C.  M. 


1  Thou,  gracious  God  !  hast  formed  my  mind 

With  powers  of  sense  and  thought ; 
O  may  1  ever  he  inclined 
To  use  them  as  I  ought. 

2  Be  all  my  thoughts,  where'er  I  turn, 

From  vice  and  folly  free  ; 
And  all  I  teach,  and  all  I  learn, 
Referred  to  heaven  and  thee. 

3  Thou,  who  hast  formed  these  minds  of  ours 

To  reason,  judge,  and  prove, 
Hast  formed  our  souls  with  finer  powers, 
To  feel,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  While  reason's  strength  a  God  reveals, 

And  fain  would  comprehend  ; 
The  heart,  with  fond  emotion  feels 
A  father,  and  a  friend. 


SER\  ICE  XX \  7V 

SERVICE   XXV. 

S.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
good ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

T.  0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works  !  in 
wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all. 

C.    The  earth  is  full  of  thy  goodness. 

S.  O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men. 

T.  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assem- 
bly of  the  elders. 

C.  From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going 
down  of  the  same,  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be 
praised. 

S.  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compas- 
sion ;  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

T.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all  :  and  his  tender 
mercies  are  over  nil  his  works. 

C.  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord, 
and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

S.  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and 
raiseth  up  all  that  be  bowed  down. 

T.  The  eyes  of  all  waiteth  upon  thee,  and 
thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

C.  Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest 
the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

S.  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 
and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

AIL  I  will  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King,  and 
I  will  bless  thy  name  forever  and  ever. 


SO  MANUAL. 

Prayee. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  ;  once  more 
we  meet  before  thee,  to  worship  thee  in  the  way 
of  thine  appointment.  Aid  us  by  the  influence 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  guide  us  by  thy  wisdom. 
Make  us  sensible  that  it  is  in  thee  that  we  live, 
and  move,  and  have  our  being ;  that  from  thee 
come  all  our  blessings,  and  that  to  thee  we  are 
always  accountable  for  their  proper  use.  We 
thank  thee,  holy  Father,  that,  in  the  regulation 
of  the  world,  thou  hast  established  pure,  per- 
fect, and  permanent  laws,  from  which  thou  dost 
never  deviate, — laws  which  regard  the  present 
and  eternal  honor  of  thy  kingdom,  and  the  hap- 
piness of  thy  rational  offspring.  In  obedience  to 
these  laws,  as  they  regard  our  physical,  intel- 
lectual, and  moral  natures,  we  find  health, 
peace,  and  prosperity ;  and  when  we  infringe 
them,  disease,  pain,  and  sorrow  is  our  portion. 
In  these  things  we  mark  thy  righteous  govern- 
ment over  all  thy  creatures.  We  pray  devout- 
ly, O  God,  that  we  may  know  what  thy  holy 
laws  require  of  us,  and  be  heartily  disposed  to 
do  it  as  unto  God,  and  not  unto  men  ;  for  "  in 
keeping  thy  commands  there  is  great  reward," 
and  "  great  peace  have  they  that  love  thy  law, 
and  nothing  shall  offend  them."  Encouraged 
by  the  tokens  of  thy  greatness,  may  we  always 
seek  the  guidance  of  thy  laws  to  direct  us  in 
ways  everlasting.  May  we  imitate  thy  Son, 
who,  though  he  was  tempted  in  all  points  like  as 


SERVICE  XXV.  81 

we  are,  fuliilled  thy  law  and  made  it  honorable. 
May  his  life  and  precepts  be  the  pattern  of  our 
conduct.  And  when,  in  thy  wise  providence, 
our  earthly  existence  shall  be  terminated,  and 
the  dust  return  to  the  dust  as  it  was,  may  our 
spirits,  purified  from  all  sin,  rise  above  the  frail- 
ties of  earth,  to  the  pure  and  spiritual  world, 
where,  clothed  with  a  house  not  made  with 
hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens,  we  shall  unite, 
with  a  ransomed  universe,  to  praise  thee  in  a 
song  without  discord,  in  a  day  without  night, 
and  in  a  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Instruction  from  God. 

Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of 
thy  youth,  while  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor 
the  years  draw  nigh,  when  thou  shalt  say,  I 
have  no  pleasure  in  them.  ,  Submit  yourselves 
unto  God.  Draw  nigh  unto  him,  and  he  will 
draw  nigh  unto  you ;  cleanse  your  hands,  ye 
sinners,  and  purify  your  hearts,  ye  double  mind- 
ed. The  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first 
pure,  then  peaceable,  gentle,  easy  to  be  entreat- 
ed, full  of  mercy  and  good  fruits,  without  par- 
tiality and  without  hypocrisy.  Buy  the  truth 
and  sell  it  not ;  also  wisdom,  and  instruction, 
and  understanding.  Grow  in  grace  and  in 
the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  and  Savior,  Jesus 
Christ.  Speaking  the  truth  in  love,  grow  up 
into  him  in  all  things,  which  is  the  head,  even 
Christ.     The  Lord  make  von  to  abound  in  lov< 


82  MANUAL. 

one  toward  another,  and  toward  all  men.  Walk 
worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruit- 
ful in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the 
knowledge  of  God. 

25.  Sabbath  Morning.  L.  M. 


1  Again  we  see  the  Sabbath  day, 

And  hear  of  Jesus  and  of  heaven  : 

We  thank  thee,  Father ;  and  we  pray 

That  all  our  sins  may  be  forgiven. 

2  May  all  we  hear  be  understood, 

Be  well  remembered  through  the  week  ; 
Lord,  help  us  to  be  wise  and  good. 
More  humble,  diligent,  and  meek. 


SERVICE   XXVI. 

S.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  for  it  is  good  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God ;  for  it  is  pleasant,  and 
praise  is  comely. 

T.    Praise  him,  all  his  angels. 

C   Praise  him,  all  his  hosts. 

S.    Praise  him,  sun  and  moon; 

C.    Praise  him,  ye  stars  of  light ; 

S.    Praise  him,  ye  heaven  of  heavens  ; 

T.  And  ye  waters  that  are  above  the  hea- 
vens : 

C.    Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

S.  Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  drag- 
ons and  all  deeps  : 


SERVICE  XXVI  83 

T.    Fire  and  hail : 

C.    Snow  and  vapors  : 

S.    Stormy  wind  fulfilling  his  woyd  : 

T.    Mountains  and  all  hills. 

C.    Fruitful  fields,  and  all  cedars  ; 

S.    Beasts  and  all  cattle. 

T.    Creeping  thing  and  flying  fowl ; 

C,    Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people  ; 

S.    Princes  and  judges  of  the  earth  ; 

T.    Both  young  men  and  maidens  ; 

C.    Old  men  and  children  ; 

S.    Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

T.    Let  us  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

C.  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise 
the  Lord. 

All.  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord,  I 
will  sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any 
being. 

Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven ;  while  thou 
art  worshipped  by  the  host  above,  and  all  on 
earth  obey  thy  will,  permit  us,  thy  rational  off- 
spring, made  one  grade  lower  than  the  angels, 
to  approach  thee  in  the  attitude  of  prayer.  Con- 
descend to  regard  us  from  thy  high  and  holy 
throne  with  compassion  for  our  faults ;  and  in- 
cline us,  by  thy  love,  to  present  to  thee  a  worship 
acceptable  in  thy  sight.  Thy  constant  and  in- 
numerable favors,  daily  and  hourly  bestowed 
upon  us,  demand  the  tribute  of  grateful  praise- 


S4  MANUAL. 

O  may  we  never  forget  the  hand  that  feeds  and 
clothes  us,  nor  the  principles  on  which  these  fa- 
vors should  always  be  received.  May  oar  first 
and  highest  wish  be,  to  improve  them  to  thine 
honor,  which  constitutes  our  real  good,  and  to 
the  promotion  of  human  happiness  in  the  earth. 
Thou  hast  preserved  us,  kind  Father,  "in  health 
during  the  past  week,  and  we  are  come  before 
thee  to  praise  thy  name ;  to  hear  of  thy  truth ; 
to  cultivate  pure  affections  ;  and  to  learn  our  du- 
ty and  destiny.  Meet  with  us,  O  Lord,  by  the 
operations  of  thy  Spirit,  and  guide  us  into  all 
truth ;  give  us  just  views  of  thy  character  and 
government,  and  make  us  obedient  unto  thee. 
Remember <us  amid  all  the  trials  of  human  life, 
prepare  us  for  the  hour  of  sickness  and  death, 
and  for  the  glories  of  thine  eternal  kingdom. 
And  help  us,  O  God,  to  say,  [all  repeal]  "  Our 
Father  who  art  in  heaven  ;  hallowed  be  thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done, 
as  in  heaven,  so  in  earth.  Give  us  day  by  clay 
our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  sins  ;  for 
we  also  forgive  everyone  that  is  indebted  to  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  power, 
and  glory  forever.     Amen." 

Scripture  Lesson.      Good  Advice. 

Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  com- 
passion one  of  another  :  love  it  brethren,  be 
pitiful,  be  courteous    not  rendering  evil  for  evil, 


SERVICE  XXVI. 

nor  railing  for  railing,  but  contrary  wise,  Mess- 
ing, knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that 
ye  should  inherit  a  blessing.  For  he  that  will 
love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let  him  refrain  his 
tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile.  Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good, 
seek  peace  and  pursue  it.  For  the  eyes  of  the 
Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  open 
to  their  prayers  :  but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is 
against  them  that  do  evil.  And  who  is  he  that 
will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  followers  of  that  which 
is  good  ?  For  it  is  better,  if  the  will  of  God  be 
so,  that  ye  suffer  for  well  doing,  than  for  evil 
doing.  Have  always  a  conscience  void  of  of- 
fence toward  God  and  toward  man.  Follow 
peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness,  without  which 
no  man  shall  see  the  Lord.  The  grace  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
communion  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  with  you  all 
Amen. 

26.  Sundav  Worship.  L.  M. 

1  Called  by  the  Sabbath  bells  awaj 

Unto  thy  holv  temple.  Lord, 
I'll  go,  with  willing  mind,  to  prar  , 
To  praise  thy  name  and  hear  thy  • 

2  O  sacred  day  of  peace  and  joy, 

Thy  hours  are  ever  dear  to  me  ; 
Ne'er  may  a  sinful  thought  destroy 
The  holy  calm  1  find  in  thee. 

3  Dear  are  the  peaceful  hours  io  m< 

For  God  has  given  them  m  his  lovi 
To  tell  how  ( aim.  how  blest  shall  ' 
Theendli 

8 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 


27.  God  sees  Us.  C,  M. 

1  God  sees  and  hears  me  all  the  day, 

And  'mid  the  darkest  night ; 
He  views  me  when  I  disobey. 
And  when  I  act  aright. 

2  He  guards  me  with  a  parent's  care, 

When  I  am  all  alone  : 
My  hymns  of  praise,  my  humble  prayer, 
He  hears  them  every  one. 

3  God  hears  what  I  am  saying  now ; 

Oh !  what  a  wondrous  thought ! 
My  heavenly  Father,  teach  me  how 
1\[    To  love  thee  as  I  ought. 

28.  Jesus  blesses  Little  Children.      S.  M. 

1  The  Savior,  when  on  earth, 

Was  gentle,  meek  and  mild  ; 
He  never  coldly  turned  away, 
E'en  from  a  little  child. 

2  When  to  him  they  were  led, 

He  blessed  and  called  them  his ; 
He  took  them  in  his  arms  and  said, 
t;  Of  such  my  kingdom  is." 


MANUAL. 


29.  Praise  from  all  Creatures.   8s  &  7s  M. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 

Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue  ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature ; — 
Join  the  universal  song  : 

2  For  the  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven- 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

30.  Of  Him  are  all  Things.         C.  ML 

1  There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose, 

Or  decks  the  lily  fair, 
Or  streaks  the  humblest -flower  that  grows, 
But  God  has  placed  it  there. 

2  There's  not  of  grass  a  single  blade, 

Or  leaf  of  lowliest  mien, 
Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 

3  There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 

Illumes  the  spreading  earth  ; 
There's  not  a  cloud,  or  dark  or  bright, 
But  mercy  gave  it  birth. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  and  sing  His  name, 

And  all  his  praise  rehearse, 
Who  spread  abroad  earth's  glorious  frame, 
And  made  the  universe. 

31.  Gratitude  for  Christian  Privileges.  C.  M. 

1  I  thank  the  goodness  and  the  grace 

Which  on  my  birth  have  smiled, 
And  made  me  in  these  Christian  days 
A  free  and  happy  child. 

2  I  was  not  born,  as  millions  are, 

Where  God  was  never  known, 
And  taught  to  pray  a  useless  prayer 
To  blocks  of  wood  and  stone. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS.  89 

3  My  God  !  I  thank  thee,  who  hast  planned 

A  better  lot  for  me, 
And  placed  me  in  this  happy  land, 
Where  I  may  hear  of  thee. 

4  Help  me  to  serve  thee  every  day, 

Whilst  thou  shalt  give  me  breath  : 
And  grant  that  while  on  earth  I  stay, 
I  may  prepare  for  death. 

32.  Humility.  H.  M, 

1  Is  this  the  Son  of  God  ? 

The  Savior  of  our  race  ? 

And  was  my  blessed  Lord 

Laid  in  so  mean  a  place  ? 

Then  how  should  we, 

To  imitate  our  Lord  so  great. 

Most  humble  be. 

2  Behold  the  lovely  babe, 

Born  in  an  humble  shed, 
Is  in  a  manger  laid, 
His  cradle  and  his  bed  : 
O  then  shall  we 
A  soul  deride  ?  or  leave  all  pride, 
And  humble  be  ? 

3  Is  this  the  Son  of  God, 

Laid  in  a  silent  grave  1 
And  did  he  bear  the  rod 
For  all  he  came  to  save  ? 
Then  we'll  adore 
The  wondrous  plan  to  rescue  man. 
And  sin  no  more. 

33.  Religion.  7s  M. 

1  'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  live  ; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  ; 

8* 


90  MANUAL 

\ 

If  my  Savior  is  my  friend. 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

34.  "  The  Kingdom  of  God  is  within  you."  S.  M. 

1  Lord,  let  thy  kingdom  come  ! 
Let  thy  good  spirit  find 

A  calm  abode,  a  peaceful  home, 
A  temple  in  our  mind. 

2  In  us  reveal  thy  laws, 
And  teach  us  all  thy  will ; 

That  we,  devoted  to  thy  cause, 
Thy  pleasure  may  fulfil. 

3  Let  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Be  fully,  freely  given, 

And  may  our  youthful  hearts  improve 
Till  we  are  fit  for  heaven. 

35.  Duty  to  God.  12s  M. 

1  How  bright  are  the  beams  when  the  sun  shines  so  cheering; 
As  he  daily  pursues  his  glad  journey  above  ;— 

But  brighter,  far  brighter,  the  lives  of  those  children, 
Who  employ  every  hour  in  the  duties  of  love. 

2  What  a  beautiful  sight  is  a  garden  of  flowers, 
That,  arranged  in  fine  order,  all  flourish  and  thrive ; 

More  beautiful  still  is  a  family  circle, 
Where  brothers  and  sisters  in  harmony  live. 

3  Thou  best  of  all  Beings,  who  rulest  creation— 
Every  creature  that  lives — every  object  I  see  ; 

O,  grant  in  thy  mercy,  that  all  I  discover, 

May  instruct  me  each  day  in  my  duty  to  thee. 


36.    Prayer  for  God's  Blessing.  Ss  &  7s  M. 

1   Oh,  how  many  thousand  blessings 
Has  our  Maker  strewed  around  ; 
On  each  lovely  leaf  in  nature 

[s  his  power  and  goodness  found. 


ADDITIONAL  HI  HNS  91 

I  Every  morning,  every  evening, 

Let  our  prayerful  thanks  arise, 
Till  we  join  the  sons  of  angels, 
In  the  clear  and  shining  skies. 

37.    "  Early  will  I  seek  thy  Favor."    C.  M. 

1  What  bless'd  example  do  I  find, 
Writ  in  the  word  of  truth, 
Of  children,  who  begun  to  mind 
Religion  in  their  youth. 

sus,  who  lives  above  the  sky 
Our  Savior  and  our  Lord, 
Was  once  a  child  as  young  as  I, 
And  kept  his  father's  word. 

'3  Samuel  the  child  was  weaned  and  brought 
To  wait  before  the  Lord  ; 
Young  Timothy  betimes  was  taught 
To  know  his  holy  word. 

4  Then  why  should  I  so  long  delay 
What  others  learned  so  soon  ? 
I  would  not  pass  another  day, 
Without  this  work  begun. 


38.  God  protects  us  in  the  Night.    C.  P.  M. 

1  'Tis  thou,  O  Lord,  who  shield'st  my  head. 
And  draw'st  my  curtains  round  my  bed  ; 

I  sleep  secure  in  thee ; 
And,  O  may  that  blessed  time  arrive. 
When  we  before  thy  face  shall  live 

Through  all  eternity. 

39.  Praise  God  in  the  Morning.  10s  &  lis  M. 

1  The  dark  night  is  past,  its  shadows  are  fled, 
New  splendors  at  last  all  nature  o'erspread ; 
I  rise  from  my  slumber,  to  engage  in  his  praise 
Whose  gifts  without  numher  encom]  ;i--  my  ways 


92  MANUAL. 

2  Let  wisdom  and  truth  my  footsteps  direct ; 
Thou  God  of  my  youth,  my  spirit  protect ; 
From  every  temptation  preserve  me  in  peace, 
To  sing  of  salvation  through  ages  of  bliss. 

40.  Saturday  Night.       8s,  6s,  &4s  M. 

I've  passed  another  happy  week 

Beneath  thy  tender  care  ; 
And  now  I  come,  O  Lord  !  to  seek 
Thy  face  in  fervent  prayer. 

In  work  or  play, 

Whene'er  I  may 
Have  sinned  against  thy  word, 

I  pray  forgive ; 

And  let  me  live 
To  serve  and  please  thee,  Lord. 

41.  Aspiring  after  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1  Earth  has  engrossed  our  thoughts  too  long ; 

'Tis  time  we  lift  our  eyes 
Upward,  our  Father,  to  thy  throne. 
And  to  our  native  skies. 

2  Now  let  me  mount,  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too : 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue  ! 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

3  Come,  children,  sound  the  music  here, 

Let  every  voice  arise : 
O,  for  a  heavenly  host  to  bear 
Us  upward  to  the  skies. 

42.  Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness.    7s  M. 

1  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, — 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
Lift  your  voices,  children  all, 
Praise  the  Lord  on  whom  you  call. 

2  Children,  all  your  earthly  days, 
Learn  the  sweetest  notes  to  raise  ; 


©ITIONAL  HYMNS.  93 

his  name  with  one  consent 

0  how  great,  how  excellent ! 

3  Ve  who  vital  breath  enjoy, 
In  his  praise  that  breath  employ  : 
In  united  chorus  join, 
Praise,  still  praise  his  name  divine. 

43.  Praise  to  God.  llsM. 

Come,  let  ns  adore  him,  come  bow  at  his  feet ! 
O,  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

44.  Obedience  to  God's  Law.         S.  M. 

1  We,  Lord,  thy  children  are, 
Created  by  thy  will; 

Incline  us  all  with  constant  care 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

2  Open  our  minds  to  read, 
And  learn  thy  holy  praise  , 

O  may  thy  grace  our  footsteps  lead 
From  false  and  sinful  ways 

45.  Trust  in  God.  C.  M. 

To  thee,  O  God,  I  bring  my  prayer, 

Grateful  for  mercies  given  ; 
Through  life  protect  me  by  thy  care. 

Then  take  me  back  to  heaven. 

46.  Following  Jesus.  L.  M. 

1  P>y  Jesus'  pure  example  taught, 
May  wo  1  e  led,  in  serious  thought, 

O  Lord,  in  early  life,  to  see 
And  seek  our  happiness  in  thee  ! 

2  May  our  young  minds  and  memories  be 
Here  trained  to  early  piety  ; 

And  may  our  hearts,  and  all  our  days, 
Be  thus  devoted  to  thy  praise! 


94  MANUAL. 


47.  An  Evening  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  wilt  thou  guide  an  infant  heart, 

That  fain  would  turn  to  thee  ? 
Thou  carest  for  the  sparrow's  fall 
And  wilt  remember  me  I 

2  When  evening  comes,  the  hour  of  prayer — 

The  time  good  children  love ; 
How  sweet  to  leave  my  childish  play, 
And  lift  my  thoughts  above. 

3  Then  o'er  my  young,  glad  spirit  comes 

A  happiness  so  pure, 
To  gain  which,  days  of  grief  and  pain 
Were  little  to  endure. 

4  I'll  bless  the  hour  I  first  was  taught 

To  bend  the  lowly  knee, 
And  from  an  infant's  sinless  heart 
To  lisp  a  prayer  to  thee ! 

48.  Universal  Praise.  H.  M. 

Now  to  the  King  of  heaven 

Your  grateful  voices  raise  ; 
To  him  be  glory  given, 
Power,  majesty  and  praise. 
Wide  as  he  reigns, 
His  name  be  sung,  by  every  tongue, 
In  endless  strains. 


49.  Sabbath  Morning.  7s  M. 

1  Fair  the  Sabbath  sun  appears, 
Drying  all  night's  dewy  tears  ; 
Balmy  is  the  summer  air, 

And  the  sky-lark  warbles  there. 

2  No  rude  sound  the  morning  greets 
Hushed  to  quiet  are  the  streets, 
And  along  in  pleasant  talk 
Groups  of  happy  children  walk. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  95 

3  While  to  hold  communion  sweet, 
At  the  Sabbath  school  we  meet, 
Let  us  always  careful  be 
Every  idle  thought  to  flee. 

4  We  should  love  our  teachers  dear, 
For  their  care  and  kindness  here, 
Keep  the  precepts  we  are  taught, 
And  be  grateful  as  we  ought. 

50.  The  Lord's  Prayer.  L.  JM. 

1  Father,  adored  in  worlds  above, 

Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still  ; 

Thy  kingdom  come  with  power  and  love, 

And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will 

2  Lord,  make  my  daily  wants  thy  care  ; 

Forgive  the  sins  which  I  forsake  ; 
And  let  me  in  thy  kindness  share, 
As  fellow-men  of  mine  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  me  every  hour, 

Thy  kind  protection  I  implore ; 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power ; 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore. 

51  When  to  worship  God.      7s  &  6s  M. 

1  Go,  when  the  morning  shineth, 

Go,  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go,  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go,  in  the  hush  of  night; 
Go,  with  pure  mind  and  feeling 

Cast  earthly  thought  away. 
And  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  O  !  not  a  joy  nor  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare, 
The  power  that  God  hath  given  u 

To  prove  our  souls  in  prayer ! 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadrn 

Before  his  footstool  fall ; 
Remember,  in  thy  gladness, 

His  love  who  rrave  thee  all 


96  MANUAL. 


52.  Be  Thou  my  Strength.  C.  M. 

1  Almighty  Father  !  I  am  weak, 

But  thou  wilt  strengthen  me, 
If  from  my  heart  I  humbly  seek 
For  health  and  light  from  thee. 

2  When  I  am  tempted  to  do  wrong, 

Then,  Father,  pity  me, 
And  make  my  failing  virtue  strong. 
Help  me  to  think  of  thee ! 

3  Let  christian  courage  guard  my  youth ; 

That  courage  give  to  me 
That  ever  speaks  and  acts  the  truth, 
And  puts  its  trust  in  thee. 

53.  God  our  Protector.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 
The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear. 
Are  all  bestowed  by  thee. 

2  'Tis  thou  preservest  me  from  death. 

And  dangers,  every  hour  ; 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath, 
Unless  thou  giv'st  me  power. 

3  Kind  angels  guard  mo  every  night. 

As  round  my  bed  they  stay  ; 
Nor  am  I  absent  from  thy  sight, 
In  darkness,  or  by  day. 

•1  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care, 
A  child  can  ne'er  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  prayer, 
To  love  thee,  and  obey. 

54.  Happy  Children.  L.  M.  61, 

1   If  little  children  love  to  praj 
And  ke^p  theii  tempers  all  th 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS  97 

And  never  speak  a  wicked  word, 
Whatever  language  they  have  heard,— 
Or  if  they  struggle  hard  and  pray, 
To  drive  all  naughty  thoughts  away,— 

2  Then  they'll  he  happy  all  day  long, 
As  wild  birds  in  their  merry  song ; 
And  they  will  have  no  cause  to  fear, 
When  sickness  comes,  or  death  is  near, — 
For  they  will  go  to  worlds  on  high, 
And  live  with  God  beyond  the  sky. 

55.  "Remember  Me."  C.  M. 

1  "  Our  Father"  hears  when  sinners  pray ; 

'Tis  joyful  news  to  me  : 
I'll  seek  his  face  without  delay, 
And  cry,  "  Remember  me." 

2  Through  all  the  dangerous  paths  of  youth, 

Jesus,  my  leader  be  : 
Teach  me  to  tread  the  ways  of  truth  ; 
Blest  "  Lord,  remember  me." 

3  And  when  life's  journey  shall  be  o'er. 

Heaven's  mercy  majr  I  see  ; 

Almighty  !  I  would  seek  no  more 

Than  this,  "  Remember  me." 

56.  Supplication.         8s  &  7s  61.  M 

1  Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 

O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  as, 

For  we  know  no  help  but  thee : 
Still  possessing  every  blessing 

If  our  God  and  Father  be  ! 

2  Savior  !  breathe  forgiveness  o'ei  us 

All  our  weakness  thou  dost  know  ; 
Thou  didst  tread  the  world  before  us, 

Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe; 
Lone  and  dreary,  weak  and  weary, 

Through  the  desert  thou  didst  go  ! 

J  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  heaven] 
9 


98  MANUAL. 

Love  with  kind  affection  blending. 

Pleasures  time  can  never  cloy. 
Thus  provided,  pardoned,  guided, 

Nothing  shall  our  peace  destroy 

57.  God  is  Everywhere.  L.  M. 

1  There  is  an  unseen  Power  around, 

Existing  in  the  silent  air  : 
Where  treadeth  man,  where  space  is  found, 
Unheard,  unknown,  that  Power  is  there. 

2  That  Power  which  watches,  guides,  defends, 

Till  man  becomes  a  lifeless  sod, 
Till,  raised  from  death,  to  heaven  ascends— 
That  Omnipresent  Power  is  God. 

58.  God  be  with  Us.  C.  M. 

O  Lord,  may  we  from  sin  depart, 

And  keep  thy  sacred  word  ! 
Let  holiness  make  every  heart 

A  temple  of  the  Lord. 

59.  Lord,  direct  Me.     Ss,  7s,  &  4s  M- 

1  Lord,  direct  me  by  thy  Spirit 

In  the  pathway"  of  the  just ; 

Way  of  sinners,  may  I  flee  it, — 

Fix  in  God  my  filial  trust  : 

Love  him,  praise  him, 
Till  I  mingle  with  the  dust. 

2  Then  in  heaven  I'll  praise  him  higher, 

Prostrate  at  his  feet  I'll  fall, 
J '11  praise  him  with  the  angel  lyre,—  ' 
Praise  him  with  the  great  and  small. 

Hallelujah ! 
God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  99 


60.  Praise  God  always.       L.  P.  M. 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

61.  Devout  Supplication.  7s  M. 

1  Suppliant,  lo  !  thy  children  bend, 

Father,  for  thy  blessing  now  ; 
Thou  canst  teach  us,  guide,  defend,— 
We  are  weak,  almighty  thou. 

2  With  the  peace  thy  word  imparts 

Be  the  taught  and  teacher  blest ; 
In  their  lives  and  in  their  hearts, 
Father,  be  thy  laws  imprest. 

'j  Grant  us  spirits  lowly,  pure, 

Errors  pardoned,  sins  forgiveiij 
Humble  trust,  obedience  sure, 
Love  to  man,  and  faith  in  heaven. 

62.  Prayer  for  Wisdom.      Ss  &  7s  M, 

1  God  of  mercy  and  of  wisdom  ! 

Hear  thy  children's  listening  cry  ; 
Let  thy  presence,  Lord,  be  with  them. 
Teaching  lessons  from  on  high. 

2  Here  beneath  thy  wing  we  seat  us. 

Up  to  heaven  for  wisdom  look  ; 
Lord,  in  mercy  deign  to  meet  us,— 
Meet  us  in  thy  sacred  book. 

3  Since  thy  truth  does  gild  its  pages, 

May  that  truth,  Lord,  make  us  free  ; 
On  the  Rock  of  endless  a^es 
Lh  our  faith  established  Ijp. 


100  MANUAL. 


63.  God's  Word  a  Guide  for  Youth.     C.  M. 

1  The  morn  of  life  how  fair  and  gay  ! 

How  cheering  and  how  new  ! 
What  hope  illumes  each  opening  day, 
And  brightens  every  view  ! 

2  Youth's  ardent  mind,  with  joy  elate, 

Elastic  and  sincere, 
Suspects  no  ills  that  may  await, 
Nor  yields  a  thought  to  fear. 

3  In  God's  own  word  a  way  is  sure, 

And  clear  to  every  eye ; 
It  leads  us  in  a  path  secure, 
To  brighter  worlds  on  high. 

64.  Christ  our  Pattern.  C.  M. 

1  If  from  the  precepts  of  the  Lord 

Instruction  you  would  draw, 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love  which  all  his  bosom  filled^ 

Did  all  his  actions  guide  ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught ; 
Inspired  by  love  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  him  ?    Do  you  feel 

Your  warm  affections  move  ? 
This  is  the  proof  that  he  demands — 
That  you  each  other  love. 

65.  Shortness  of  Time.  C.  M. 

1  How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears ! 

And  weeks,  how  long  are  they ! 
Months  move  as  slow  as  if  the  years 
Would  never  pass  away. 

2  Days,  months  and  years  must  have  an  end,— 

Eternity  has  none ; 
'Twill  always  have  as  Ions:  to  spend 
As  when  it  first  began. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  lUl 


Great  God  !  I  own  I  cannot  tell 
How  such  a  thing  can  be; 

I  only  pray  that  I  may  dwell 
That  long— long  time  with  thee. 


66.  Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth.         S.  M. 

1  Come  we  who  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joy  be  known  : 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banished  from  the  place  ; 

Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 

We're  marching  through  ImmanuePs  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

67.  Advice  to  Children.  L.  M. 

1  Children,  in  years  and  knowledge  young, 

Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy ! 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue — 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Refrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

6S.     All  within  me  bless  His  Name.   6s  M. 

Quartetlo. 
I  Awake,  awake,  my  voice! 

Thy  God  demands  this  hour, 
Before  his  throne  rejoice, 

And  fear,  yet  bless  his  power 
The  privilege  belongs 

To  thee  to  swell  his  name, 

9* 


102  MANUAL, 

And  in  the  breath  of  songs 
His  majesty  proclaim. 

Trio. 

2  Awake,  awake,  my  mind  ! 

T^hy  reasoning  powers  bestow, 
With  intellect  refined, 

The  God  wrio  formed  thee  know 
Join  in  the  nobie  note, 

Which  soars  from  cultured  man, 
And  let  the  music  float 

To  God,  whence  it  began. 

Duet. 

3  Awake,  awake,  my  heart  ! 

Start  from  thy  earthly  dream— 
Thy  tenderest  chords  impart, 

For  Jesus  leads  the  theme  ; 
Thou  must  not  slumber  here, 

Arise  and  be  forgiven, 
Thy  Savior,  ever  near, 

Will  point  the  way  to  heaven. 

Chorus. 

4  Yes,  hearty  and  mind,  and  voice, 

Rise  at  the  Gospel's  call. 
In  concert  full  rejoice, 

And  urge  alike  on  all, — 
On  age,  though  tempest-shook, 

On  youth,  m  light  and  joy, 
On  manhood's  upward  look, 

To  join  the  high  employ. 

69.  A  Call  to  Prayer.  P.  M. 

1  To  prayer,  to  prayer !  for  the  morning  breaks, 
And  earth  in  her  Maker's  smile  awakes ; 

His  light  is  on  all  below  and  above, 
The  light  of  gladness,  and  life,  and  love : 
O,  then,  on  the  breath  of  this  early  air, 
Send  upward  the  incense  of  grateful  prayer. 

2  To  prayer !  for  the  glorious  sun  is  gone, 
And  the  gathering  darkness  of  night  comes  on; 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS.  103 

Like  a  curtain  from  God's  kind  hand  it  flows, 
To  shade  the  couch  where  his  children  repose  : 
Then  kneel,  while  the  watching  stars  are  bright, 
And  give  your  last  thoughts  to  the  Guardian  of  night. 

3  To  prayer  !  for  the  day  that  God  has  blest 

Comes  tranquilly  on  with  its  welcome  rest  : 

It  speaks  of  Creation's  early  bloom  ; 

It  speaks  of  the  Prince  who  burst  the  tomb  : 
Then  summon  the  spirit's  exalted  powers, 
And  devote  to  heaven  the  hallowed  hours. 

70.  Invocation.  6i  &  4s  M. 

1  Come,  thou  Almighty  King  ! 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing  ! 

Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father,  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days! 

2  Come,  thou  all-gracious  Lord  ! 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Our  prayer  attend  ! 
Come,  thy  children  bless  ; 
Give  thy  word  success  ; 
Make  thine  own  holiness 

On  us  descend. 

I  Never  from  us  depart ; 
Rule  thou  in  every  heart. 

Hence,  evermore  ! 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see,  ' 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

71.  We  have  another  Homf.  S.  M. 

I  Now  o'er  earth's  smiling  face 

Our  eyes  delighted  roam, 
Hut  this  is  not  our  dwelling-place 

W    have  another  home 


1U4  MANUAL 


2  We  look  beyond  this  sphere 

To  0110  more  bright  and  pure  ; 
Where  sin  can  never  cause  a  tear, 
Nor  pain  the  heart  endure  ; 

3  Where  all  we  ever  loved 
In  happiness  shall  meet, 

Their  radiant  powers  with  glory  crowned, 
Bending  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  This  faith  be  our  defence 

From  fear,  when  death  shall  come, 
Whom  God  will  send  to  call  us  hence, 
To  heaven,  our  other  home. 

72.  The  Sunday  School.  5s  M. 

1  How  sweet  is  the  day, 
When,  leaving  our  play, 

The  Savior  we  seek  ! 
The  fair  morning  glows, 
When  Jesus  arose — 

The  best  in  the  week. 

2  The  dear  place  of  prayer— 
Our  teachers  are  there, 

To  point  us  above  ; 
Their  hearts  burn  with  zeal, 
That  children  may  feel 

The  Savior's  kind  love. 

2  To  school  then  we'll  go, 
For  surely  we  know 

Our  Sabbaths  must  end ; 
O  then  to  the  skies, 
Redeemed,  may  we  rise, 
To  Jesus  our  friend. 

73.  Trtumphs  of  the  Gospel.  8s,  7s,  &  4s  M. 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray, 
Sun  of  Righteousness  arising, 
Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day ; 

Send  the  Gospel 
Through  the  realms  of  earth  and  hod. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS.  105 

2  Bid  the  everlasting  Gospel 
Win,  and  conquer,  and  increase  ; 
Bid  the  Savior's  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase, 

Till  his  sceptre 
Fills  the  world  with  life  and  peace. 

74.  The  Law  Divine.  P.  M. 

1  The  Law  divine- 
Say  not  'tis  hidden  or  far  removed. 

Within  'twould  shine, 
If  there  its  glorious  light  were  sought  and  loved. 

2  Soar  not  too  high, 

Nor  ask  who  thence  shall  bring  it  down  to  earth ; 

That  vaulted  sky 
Hath  no  such  star,  didst  thou  but  know  its  worth. 

3  Nor  launch  thy  bark 

In  search  thereof  upon  a  shoreless  sea, 

Which  has  no  ark. 
No  dove  to  bring  this  clive  branch  to  thee. 

4  Then  do  not  roam 

In  search  of  that  which  wandering  cannot  win ; 

At  home  !  at  home  ! 
That  word  is  placed  thy  mouth,  thy  heart  within. 

5  O  !  seek  it  there, 

Turn  to  its  teachings  with  devoted  will ; 

Watch  unto  prayer, 
And  in  the  power  of  faith  this  law  fulfil, 

75.  Early  Piety.  C.  M. 

1  When  children  give  their  hearts  to  God, 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes; 
A  flower  when  offered  in  the  bud 

Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young; 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  yrnrs. 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 


106  MANUAL. 

3  To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee. 

May  we  our  hearts  resign  ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

4  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 

Employ  our  youngest  breath  ; 
Thus  we're  prepared  for  longer  years, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

76.  Evening  Aspirations.  P.  M, 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 

Darkness  and  light ! 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ! 
May  thine  angel  guards  defend  us. 
Slumber  sweet  thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  joys  and  hopes  attend  us 

This  livelong  night ! 

77.  The  Lord's  Prayer,        6s  &  5s  1VL 

1  Our  Father  in  heaven, 

We  hallow  thy  name ! 
May  thy  kingdom  holy 

On  earth  be  the  same  ! 
O  give  to  us  daily 

Our  portion  of  bread, 
It  is  from  thy  bounty 

That  all  must  be  fed. 

2  Forgive  our  transgressions,. 

And  teach  us  to  know 
That  humble  compassion 

That  pardons  each  foe  : 
Keep  us  from  temptation, 

From  wenkness  and  sin. 
And  thine  be  the  glory, 

Forever— Amen. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  107 

78.  I    WOULD    NOT    LIVE    AlWAY.  llsM, 

1  I  would  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
J  would  not  live  alway  ;  no,  welcome  the  tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  uot  its  gloom. 

2  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  over  bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

3  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Savior  and  Brother  transported  to  greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  increasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  life  of  the  soul. 

79.  Sunday  Morning.  Ss  &  7s  M, 

1  Welcome,  welcome,  quiet  morning, 

Welcome  is  this  holy  day : 
Now  the  Sabbath  morn  returning, 
Says  a  week  has  passed  away. 

2  Let  me  think  how  time  is  passing  : 

Soon  the  longest  life  departs  ! 
Nothing  human  is  abiding, 
Save  the  love  of  humble  hearts. 

3  Father,  now  one  prayer  I  raise  thee , 

Give  an  humble,  grateful  heart ; 
Never  let  me  cease  to  praise  thee, — 
Never  from  thy  fear  depart. 

1  Then  when  years  are  gathered  o'er  me, 
And  the  world  is  sunk  in  shade, 
Heaven's  bright  realm  will  rise  before  me  ; 
There  my  treasure  will  be  laid. 

v<>  Sunday  Evening.  L.  M- 

1   There  is  a  time  when  moments  flow 
More  happily  than  all  beside; 
It  is.  ofall  th"  times  below, 
Sabbath  at  the  eventide 


108  MANUAL 

2  O  !  then  the  setting  sun  shines  fair. 

And  all  below,  and  all  above, 
The  various  forms  of  nature  wear 
One  universal  garb  of  love. 

3  And  then  the  light  that  Jesus  beams, 

The  life  of  grace,  the  death  of  sin, 
With  nature's  placid  woods  and  streams, 
Is  peace  without,  and  joy  within. 

4  Delightful  scene  !  a  world  at  rest, 

A  God  all  love,  no  grief,  no  fear, 
A  heavenly  hope,  a  peaceful  breast, 
A  smile  unsullied  by  a  tear. 

5  But  there  will  be  at  last  a  day, — 

A  sun  that  never  sets  shall  rise  ; 
Night  shall  not  veil  the  ceaseless  ray  !— 
The  heavenly  Sabbath  never  dies ! 


81.  Thankfulness.  7s  M.  61, 

1  God  of  glory  !  God  of  love  ! 
Lord  of  all  the  worlds  above ! 
Thee  we  bless  for  daily  food, 
Thee  we  bless  for  every  good 

Thee  we  sing  with  loud  acclaim, 
Praising  thy  all-glorious  name. 

2  More  than  all,  we  praise  thee,  Lord, 
For  the  blessings  of  thy  word, 

For  the  tidings  Jesus  brought, 

For  the  precepts  Jesus  taught : 

Thee  we  sing  with  loud  acclaim, 
Praising  thy  all-glorious  name. 

;*  Gracious  Father!  Heavenly  King! 

Feeble  lips  presume  to  sing; 

Infant  voices  humbly  raise 

Grateful,  fervent  son^s  of  praise  : 
Thee  we  sing  with  loud  acclaim 
Praising  thy  all-glorious  name 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  109 


82.  The  Better  Land.  P.  M. 

1  C.  ll  hear  thee  speak  of  that  better  land, 

Thou  call'st  its  children  a  happy  band  : 

Teacher,  O  where  is  that  radiant  shore  ? 

Shall  we  not  seek  it  and  weep  no  more  ? 

Is  it  where  the  flower  of  the  orange  blows, 

And  the  fire-flies  glance  through  the  myrtle  boughs?" 

T.  "  Not  there,  my  child,  not  there,  my  child !" 

2  C.  "  Is  it  far  away  in  some  region  old, 

Where  the  rivers  wander  o'er  the  sands  of  gold? 
Where  the  burniug  rays  of  the  ruby  shine, 
And  the  diamond  lights  up  the  secret  mine, 
And  the  pearl  gleams  forth  from  the  coral  strand ; 
Is  it  there,  dear  teacher, — that  better  land  ?'•' 

T.  "  Not  there,  my  child,  not  there,  my  child ! 

3  TV  Eye  hath  not  seen  it,  my  gentle  child, 

Ear  hath  not  heard  its  sweet  songs  so  mild ; 
Dreams  cannot  picture  a  world  so  fair  ; 
Sorrow  and  death  may  not  enter  there  ; 
Time  doth  not  breathe  on  its  fadeless  bloom ; 
Ear  beyond  the  clouds,  and  beyond  the  tomb, 
It  is  there,  it  is  there,  my  child  !" 

S3.  God  is  Love.  8s  &  7s  M. 

1  Teach  us.  heavenly  Father,  teach  us 

That  thou  art  a  God  of  love  ; 

Let  this  truth,  O  let  it  roach  us. 

Let  it  reach  us  from  above. 

2  Every  twinkling  star  declares  it; 

Every  fresh  and  fragrant  flower ; 
Every  hill  around  us  wears  it ; 
We  feel  it  every  prayerful  boor. 

3  The  winter  storm  and  summer  shower, 

Sunset  sky  and  morning  breeze, 

The  sunny  lawn  and  shady  bower,  - 

I  •  rd,  tny  love  wre  sec  in  these 

10 


110  MANUAL. 


84.  A  Sabbath  Invocation.  L.  M. 

1  We  leave  our  tasks,  we  leave  our  play, 
To  think  of  thee,  O  God,  to-day ; 

O  teach  our  hearts  and  tongues  to  raise 
The  prayer  of  faith,  the  song  of  praise. 

2  Let  not  an  earthly  thought  annoy 
The  pleasure  of  this  sweet  employ  ; 
May  selfish  passions  all  be  still, 
While  we  inquire  to  know  thy  will. 


85.    Invitation  to  the  Sunday  School.  P.  M. 

[Tune—  The  Merry  Swiss  Boy.] 

1  Come  with  me,  come  with  me,  to  the  loved  Sunday  School, 

To  the  place  where  we  worship  and  pray ; 
Take  your  books,  take  your  books,  and  quickly  hie  away 
To  the  school  with  our  teachers  to-day  ; 

'Tis  there  we  learn  to  praise  the  Lord, 
With  joyful  hearts  his  songs  record  : 
Come  with  me,  come  with  me,  to  the  loved  Sunday  School, 
To  the  place  where  we  worship  and  pray. 

2  Kneel  with  me,  kneel  with  me,  in  the  loved  Sunday  School, 

Kneel  and  worship  our  Father  to-day  ; 
Bring  your  hearts,  bring  your  hearts,  and  hither  come  to 
God; 
He  will  hear  when  we  worship  and  pray : 

He'll  meet  us  here  and  hear  our  prayer, 
And  we  his  choicest  blessings  share  : 
Come  with  me,  &c. 

3  Idle  boys,  idle  boys  hate  our  loved  Sunday  School, 

And  they  wander  in  mischief  and  play ; 
"  Come  to  me,  come  to  me,"  saith  our  dear  Savior's  voice, 
Why  wander  in  mischief  away  ? 

O,  who'll  refuse  to  join  our  song, 
And  notes  of  joyous  praise  prolong? 
Come  with  me,  &c. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  Ill 


86  The  Want  within.  6s  M. 

1  I  feel  within  a  want, 

Forever  burning  there; 
What  I  so  thirst  for  grant, 

0  thou  who  hearest  prayer. 

2  This  is  the  thing  I  crave, 

A  likeness  to  thy  Son, 
This  would  I  rather  have 
Than  call  the  world  my  own. 

3  Like  him,  now  in  my  youth, 

1  long,  O  God,  to  be, 
In  humbleness  and  truth, 

In  love  and  piety. 

4  'Tis  my  most  fervent  prayer, 

Be  it  more  fervent  still, 
Be  it  my  highest  care, 
Be  it  my  settled  will ! 


87.    Leaving  School  for  Church.  7s  M. 

1  To  thy  temple  I  repair  ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
Abba  !  Father !  give  me  grace 
In  thy  courts  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue ; 
While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend. 

3  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  name, 
While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe. 

4  From  thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn  ; 


And  at  evening  let  me  sa 

11 1  have  walked  with  God  to-day 


d  t( 


112  MANUAL. 

88.  Dismission.  8s  &  7s  M. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  peace  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

3  Make  us  gentle,  kind,  and  lowly, 

Teach  us,  Father,  from  thy  word, 
How  we  may  be  good  and  holy, 
Like  to  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

89.  Parting  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  Guide  of  our  youth,  to  thee  we  pray  : 
Help  us  to  tread  thy  holy  way ; 
And  O,  may  all  our  life  be  passed 
As  we  shall  wish  it  had,  at  last. 

2  Smile,  Lord,  on  those  whose  toil  and  care 
Are  spent  for  our  instruction  here ; 

And  let  our  conduct  ever  prove 
Our  gratitude  for  all  their  love. 

3  Through  life  may  we  perform  thy  will, 
Our  various  duties  all  fulfil, 

Then  join  the  friends  we  here  have  known, 
In  nobler  songs  around  thy  throne. 

90.  Instruction.  C.  P.  M. 

1  T.fyC.  Now  let  our  hearts  unite  to  raise 

A  cheerful  anthem  to  thy  praise, 

Who  reigns  enthroned  above  ; 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
In  grateful  odor  to  the  skies, 

A  chant  of  joy  and  love. 

2  C.  Teach  us  before  Jehovah's  face 

To  come,  with  hearts  renewed  by  grace, 
Nor  slight  his  providence  ; 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  113 

When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay. 
To  vice  and  sin  an  easy  prey, 
His  mercy  snatched  us  thence. 

3  T.  &  C.  O  what  a  numerous  race  we  see, 

In  ignorance  and  misery, 

Unprincipled,  untaught ; 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance  and  misery  ? 

We  cannot  bear  the  thought. 

4  C.  Give,  Lord,  each  humble  soul  to  prove 

The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love  ; 

And  while  thy  praise  we  sing, 
May  we  the  sacred  Scriptures  know, 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow, 

That  earth  and  heaven  may  sing. 

5  T.  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart, 

Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to  impart — 

To  thee  thine  own  we  give ; 
Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see  ; 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee, 

O  let  these  children  live. 

91.  Going  to  Sunday  School.        P.  M. 

[Tune— O  say,  busy  Bee.] 

1  T.  O  say,  pretty  child,  whither  now  art  thou  going, 

Whither  now  art  thou  going,  to  school  or  to  play  1 

C.  I  am  bound  to  the  school-room,  where  teachers  are 
waiting, 
I  must  be  reciting  my  lesson  to-day  ; 

My  lesson — my  lesson — 
I  must  be  reciting  my  lesson  to-day. 

2  T.  O  say,  lovely  child,  for  what  art  thou  going, 

For  what  art  thou  going  to  the  school-room  to-day  ? 

C.  To  hear  of  our  Savior,  and  learn  of  his  gospel, 
To  worship  our  Father,  to  praise  and  to  pray. 
All.  To  praise  him    -to  praise  him — 

We  will  learn  of  our  Savior,  and  praise  him  to-day. 

10* 


114  MANUAL. 

3  All.  So  we,  all  so  happy,  while  daily  advancing 

In  wisdom  and  knowledge,  in  virtue  and  love, 
Will  sing  on  our  way,  in  our  progress  rejoicing, 
Till  we  all  meet  our  Father  in  heaven  above : 

Our  Father  ! — our  Father ! 
Till  we  all  meet  our  Father,  to  praise  him  above. 

92.  Praise  for  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 

1  T.  Our  blessed  Savior,  when  on  earth, 

Regarded  those  of  humble  birth  ; — 

C.  Jesus,  all-hallowed  be  thy  name, 
By  thee  our  great  salvation  came. 

T.  E'en  little  children  he  received, 
Consoled  in  mercy  all  who  grieved  : 

C.  Oh  !  let  us  praise  our  gracious  Lord, 
And  all  his  wondrous  love  record  ! 

All.  Yes,  we'll  praise  our  gracious  Lord, 
And  all  his  wondrous  acts  record. 

2  T.  And  now  in  heaven  he  still  appears, 

The  guardian  of  our  youthful  years  ; 

C.  We  still  will  love  and  trust  his  grace, 
Whose  goodness  shines  in  every  place  : 

T.  And  when  the  hour  of  death  is  come, 

C.  He'll  take  us  to  his  heavenly  home  ; 

T.  And  there  we'll  join  in  nobler  strains, 

C.  To  praise  our  God,  who  ever  reigns. 

All.  Yes,  there  to  God,  who  ever  reigns, 

We'll  praise  his  name  in  endless  strains. 

93.  Seeking  Divine  Wisdom.         L.  M. 

1       T.  In  life's  gay  morn,  when  all  is  fair, 

And  youthful  hearts  are  seeking  joy ; 
How  shall  we  best  for  time  prepare — 
What  highest  theme  our  thoughts  employ'/ 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  115 

2  C.  Not  in  the  gay  pursuits  of  sin- 

Not  in  the  rounds  of  fleeting  bliss  : 
But  we  with  wisdom  would  begin, 
And  glory  in  a  choice  like  this. 

3  T.  What  is  the  wisdom  you  would  seek  7— 

Mere  knowledge  of  the  world  below  ? 
Or  that  of  which  the  Scriptures  speak,— 
Of  heaven,  that  world  to  which  we  go? 

4  C.  It  is  the  wisdom  from  above 

Which  we  would  seek,  obtain,  and  prize. 
Which  teaches  us  the  rule  of  love — 
That  love  of  God  which  never  dies. 

5  All.    Father,  divine  !  inspire  our  hearts 

With  thy  celestial  truth  and  grace ; 
Give  us  that  joy  thy  love  imparts 
To  angels  who  behold  thy  face ! 

94.  Praise  to  God.  7s  M. 

1  T.  Children,  why  are  praises  given 

To  our  Father,  God,  above  ? 
C.  Teacher,  he  who  reigns  in  heaven, 

Made  us — saves  us  by  his  love. 
T.  Children,  do  you  not  desire 

Greater  joy  than  praising  brings  ? 
C.  Teacher,  no,  our  hearts  aspire 

To  adore  the  King  of  kings ! 
Chorus.     Teacher,  no,  our  hearts  aspire 

To  adore  the  King  of  kings  ! 

2  T.  Children,  do  you  wish  to  know 

All  his  truth,  and  learn  his  ways  I 
C.  Teacher,  yes,  our  feet  would  go 

To  the  temple  of  his  praise. 
T.  Children,  when  our  praise  below 

Ceases,  shall  it  rise  again  ? 
C.  Teacher,  yes,  to  heaven  we  go- 
There  in  God's  own  love  to  reign  ! 
Chorus.     Teacher,  yes,  to  heaven  we  go — 
There  in  God's  own  love  to  reign  ! 


116  MANUAL. 


95.  Heaven  is  my  Home.       8s  &  4s  M. 

1  Now  with  youth's  happy  spirits 

Gaily  I  roam ; 
But  here  I  dwell  not  always, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  There  are  eternal  fountains 

Flowing  above. 
And  voices  ever  singing, 
"Our  God  is  love." 

3  Bright  gleams  the  holy  city, 

With  golden  gate ; 
There  all  who  died  before  us,    . 
Our  coming  wait. 

4  There  when  my  Father's  message 

Doth  bid  me  come. 
May  I  not  fear  the  summons 
To  heaven  my  home. 

96.  Praise  to  God.  H.  M 

1  To  thee,  our  Heavenly  King, 

We  infant  voices  raise, 
Of  thy  kind  mercies  sing, 

In  humble  strains  of  praise  ; 
Thy  love  adore  ;        I  We  now  aspire 
Thy  works  admire ;  |  To  praise  thee  more. 

2  To  Him  who  notes  the  time 

When  little  sparrows  fall, 
Who  rules  in  every  clime, 

Who  guides  and  governs  all . 
Our  youthful  days        I  And  loud  proclaim 
Shall  praise  his  name,  |  His  matchless  grace. 

3  Through  cares  and  trials  deep, 

Assist  us  with  thy  grace, 
Our  erring  footsteps  keep 

In  wisdom's  patns  of  peace ; 
And  when  our  days  I  In  heaven,  at  last, 
On  earth  are  past,     |  Accept  our  praise. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  117 


97.  Close  of  the  Year.  7s  M. 

1  Time  by  moments  steals  away, 
First  the  hour,  and  then  the  day ; 
Small  the  daily  loss  appears, 
But  it  soon  amounts  to  years. 

2  If  we  see  another  year, 

May  thy  blessing  meet  us  here ; 

Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Warm  our  hearts  and  bless  our  eyes. 


98.         Commencement  of  the  Year.     7s  M. 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  ! 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies, 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind  ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Savior's  love  ; 
And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

Take  us  to  thyself  above. 


118  MANUAL. 


99.  The  Gentle  Shepherd.  C.  M. 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 

With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  Permit  them  to  approach,  he  cries, 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear ; 

Ye  children,  seek  nis  face ; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

100.  Missionary  Hymn.      7s  &  6s  M. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sands  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  Oh  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  romotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 


ADDITIONAL  HViMNS.  119 


101.  God  the  Creator.  C.  M. 

1  I  sing  the  mighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise  ; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food  : 

He  formed  the  creatures  by  his  word, 

And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

102.  Example  of  Christ.      Ss  &  7s  M. 

1  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Savior, 

Once  became  a  child  like  me  ; 
O  that  in  my  whole  behavior 
He  my  pattern  still  may  be. 

2  If  my  feelings  are  not  holy, 

Pride  and  passion  dwell  within ; 
But  the  Lord  was  meek  and  lowly. 
And  was  never  known  to  sin. 

3  While  I'm  often  vainly  trying 

Some  new  pleasure  "to  possess, — 
He  was  always  self-denying, 
Patient  in  his  worst  distress. 

i  Lord,  assist  a  feeble  creature, 

Guide  me  by  thy  word  of  truth  ; 
Condescend  to  be  my  teacher 
Through  my  childhood  and  mv  youth. 


120  MANUAL. 


103.  Praise  from  all  Nations.       C.  M. 

1  O  all  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 

Each  with  a  different  tongue ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land  ; 

Proclaim  his  name  abroad  ; 
Forever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand  ; 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

104.  Praise  God  at  all  Times.         S.  M. 

1  Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord, 
Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 

Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word ! 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure, 

Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

105.  Let  all  Things  praise  God.    L.  M. 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ! 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ! 
Praise  him,  above,  ye  heavenly  thTong  ! 
Praise  God  our  Father,  in  your  song ! 

106.  Doxology.  L.  M, 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  sun  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


SPECIAL  SERVICES. 


SERVICE  I. 
On  the  Sickness  of  a  Teacher  or  Scholar, 

S.  In  my  distress  I  cried  unto  the  Lord,  and 
he  heard  me. 

T.  I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  God,  from 
whom  cometh  my  strength. 

C.  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

S.  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper,  he  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep. 

T.  The  Lord    shall  preserve    thee    from  all 
evil ;  he  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

C.  It  is  of  the  Lord's  mercies  that  we  are  not 
consumed,  because  his  compassions  fail  not. 

S.  They  are  new  every  morning :  great    is 
his  faithfulness. 

C.  The  Lord  is  my  portion  :  therefore  will  I 
hope  in  him. 

T.  The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait  for 
him :  to  the  soul  that  seeketh  him. 

S.  It  is  good  that  a  man  should  both  hope 
and  quietly  wait  for  the  .salvation  of  the  Lord. 

T.  It  is  good  for  a  man  that  he  bear  the  yoke 
in  his  youth. 

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122  MANUAL. 

C.  For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  forever. 

S.  Though  he  cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have 
compassion  according  to  the  multitude  of  his 
mercies. 

T.  He  doth  not  afflict  willingly  nor  grieve 
the  children  of  men. 

C.  We  have  had  fathers  of  our  flesh,  who 
corrected  us,  and  we  gave  them  reverence. 

T.  Shall  we  not  much  rather  be  in  subjection 
unto  the  Father  of  spirits  and  live  ? 

C.  I  will  praise  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made. 

S.  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  out  of  all  trouble. 

AIL  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art 
my  God :  thy  spirit  is  good :  lead  me  in  the 
land  of  uprightness.  In  thee  do  I  trust.  Pre- 
serve me  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Prayer. 

O  thou  who  hearest  prayer,  and  deliverest 
out  of  trouble  ;  we  are  come  before  thee  to  call 
upon  thy  name  for  help  in  our  affliction,  and  to 
seek  thy  blessing  in  our  necessities.  Against 
the  perfect  order  of  thy  government  have  we 
sinned,  and  thy  laws,  which  operate  continually 
throughout  all  generations,  have  we  transgressed. 
But  with  thee,  O  God,  is  there  forgiveness,  that 
thou  shouldst  be  feared.  In  thine  inscrutable 
providence,  which  our  minds  cannot  now  fully 
comprehend,  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  afflict  one  of 
our  number,  who  now  lies  languishing  on  a  bed 


SERVICE  I.  123 

of  sickness.  We  devoutly  pray,  great  God,  for 
thy  special  favor  to  rest  •upon  that  one  ;  that, 
with  a  spirit  subdued  to  thy  holy  will,  he  [she] 
may  repose  all  confidence  in  thy  mercy,  which 
is  sufficient  for  him,  [her,]  and  patiently  wait 
the  issue  of  his  [her]  sickness.  0  may  the 
faith  of  him  who  took  our  infirmities  and  bore 
our  sicknesses,  impart  all  its  comfort  to  thy  ser- 
vant in  affliction,  that,  living  or  dying,  his  [her] 
whole  trust  may  be  in  thee,  as  the  Savior  of  the 
world.  May  the  lessons  of  submission  and  hope 
taught  in  this  school  now  impart  to  the  afflicted 
mind  those  joys  and  consolations  which  sweeten 
the  cup  of  sorrow,  and  induce  reconciliation  to 
thy  holy  pleasure. 

Bless,  holy  Father,  the  means  employed  to 
recover  the  sick  and  comfort  the  afflicted,  that,  if 
it  is  thy  will,  our  number  may  remain  entire, 
and  he  [she]  who  is  now  absent  from  us  be 
speedily  restored  to  enjoy  with  us  the  instruc- 
tions of  this  school,  to  mingle  in  the  joys  of  loving 
friends,  and  be  useful  and  happy  on  earth.  But, 
O  Lord,  we  would  not  direct  thee  ;  but  learn  to 
submit  wholly  to  thy  perfect  will.  Give  gra- 
ciously unto  the  sick,  unto  us,  and  unto  all  men 
thy  loving  kindness,  which  is  better  than  life  ; 
a  meek  and  quiet  spirit ;  a  firm  faith  ;  a  bright 
hope;  and  the  joys  of  true  religion,  which  are 
unspeakable  and  full  of  glory.  May  we  all 
serve  thee  in  life,  trust  in  thee  in  sickness  and 
in  death,  and  praise  thee  throughout  eternity, 
with  every  creature  in   heaven,  on  earth,  under 


124  MANUAL. 

the  earth,  in  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  are  ; 
giving  all  glory  unto  thy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

AIL  Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 

Scripture  Lesson.     Comfort  in  Sickness. 

Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor ;  the 
Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble.  The 
Lord  will  preserve  him  and  keep  him  alive; 
and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the  earth.  The 
Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of  lan- 
guishing; thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in  sick- 
ness. 

Sing,  O  heavens,  and  be  joyful,  O  earth  ;  and 
break  forth  into  singing,  0  mountains  ;  for  the 
Lord  hath  comforted  his  people,  and  will  have 
mercy  upon  his  afflicted.  I  will  mention  the 
loving  kindnesses  of  the  Lord,  and  the  praise  of 
the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  he  hath  bestowed 
on  us,  and  the  great  goodness  of  God  toward  the 
house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath  bestowed  on  them 
according  to  his  mercies,  and  according  to  the 
multitude  of  his  loving  kindnesses.  In  all  their 
afflictions  he  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel  of  his 
presence  saved  them  :  in  his  love  and  in  his 
pity  he  redeemed  them,  and  he  bare  them,  and 
carried  them  all  the  days  of  old. 

Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and  villages, 
teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and  preaching  the 
gospel  of  the  kingdom,  and  healing  every  sick- 
ness and  every  disease  among  the  people. 


SERVICE  [.  125 


Seeking  Comfort  from  God,         C.  M. 

1  Affliction's  troubled  waves  roll  on 

And  reach  unto  my  soul; 
My  sun  turns  pale,  my  hope  grows  dim, 
And  darkness  shrouds  the  whole. 

2  Dear  Savior,  come  and  speak  to  me, 

What  thou  in  mercy  said 
When  fnrious  billows  dashed  around, — 
11  'Tis  1 ;  he  not  afraid." 

3  So  bid  the  blessed  Comforter 

Make  his  abode  with  me, 

And  rescue  from  an  early  grave 

A  soul  that  trusts  in  thee. 

4  O  spare,  kind  Lord,  my  days  on  earth, 

Till  my  full  time  is  come  ; 
Then  lead  me  from  this  vale  of  tears 
To  thy  immortal  home. 


2.  Prospect  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immmortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-witlrnng  flowers  ; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

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126  MANUAL. 


3.  God  our  Preserver.  H.  M. 

1  Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made. 

God  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly ;  his  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 

Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes, 
Which  never  sleep,  his  children  keep 

When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 

Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade,  to  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death '? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 

I'll  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die,  till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 


SERVICE  11.  127 

%  SERVICE  II. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Teacher  or  Scholar. 

S.  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee,  0 
Lord. 

C.  Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee. 

T.  Consider  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me. 

S.  Righteous  art  thou,  O  Lord,  and  upright 
are  thy  judgments. 

C.  Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on 
me;  yet  thy  commandments  are  my  delight. 

T.  Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me  ;  quicken 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

S.  Affliction  cometh  not  forth  of  the  dust, 
neither  doth  trouble  spring  out  of  the  ground. 

T.  Yet  man  is  born  unto  trouble,  as  the 
sparks  fly  upward. 

C.  I  would  seek  unto  God,  and  unto  God 
would  I  commit  my  cause. 

S.  Man  who  is  born  of  a  woman,  is  of  few 
days  and  full  of  trouble. 

T.  He  cometh  forth  like  a  flower,  and  is  cut 
down ;  he  fleeth  also  as  a  shadow,  and  is  not. 

C.  My  days  on  the  earth  are  as  a  shadow, 
and  there  is  none  abiding. 

S.  Man  dieth,  and  wasteth  away ;  yea,  man 
giveth  up  the  spirit,  and  where  is  he  ? 

C.  If  a  man  die,  shall  he  live  again  ? 

S.  As  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ 
shall  all  be  made  alive. 


128  MANUAL 

T.  We  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be 
changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an 
eye,  at  the  last  trump. 

S.  For  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead 
shall  be  raised  incorruptible. 

T.  This  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption, 
and  this  mortal  must  put  on  immortality. 

S.  Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 

T.  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

C.  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

All.  Thanks-  be  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the 
victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Prayer. 

Unto  thee,  O  God,  who  hearest  the  cry  of 
helplessness,  do  we  come,  to  pour  out  the  sor- 
rows of  our  hearts,  and  implore  the  consolations 
of  thy  grace,  in  our  time  of  trouble.  Hearken, 
O  Lord,  to  the  voice  of  our  supplications,  and 
let  thy  mercy  come  upon  us.  Our  hearts  were 
warmly  attached  to  our  friend  and  companion 
whom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  remove  from  us  by 
death.  We  shall  never  more  look  upon  the  liv- 
ing countenance  of  our  loved  friend.  The  grave 
enfolds  all  that  remains  on  earth  of  one  so  dear 
to  our  affections :  but  the  spirit,  pure  and  disen- 
thralled, we  trust  thou  hast  recalled  to  thyself, 
to  the  full  fruition  of  joys  immortal  and  divine. 
With  this  faith,  holy  Father,  we  will  not  sorrow 
as  those  who  have  no  hope  ;  but  we  will  devout- 
ly thank   thee  for  the  gift  of  thy  well-beloved 


SERVICE  II.  129 

Son,  our  Savior,  who  tasted  death  lor  every  man; 
gave  himself  a  ransom  for  all  to  be  testified  in 
due  time  ;  and  became  a  propitiation  for  the  sins 
of  the  whole  world  ;  that  he  might  destroy  death 
and  him  that  had  the  power  of  death,  and  be  for 
salvation  to  the  ends  of  the  earth.  We  thank 
thee  for  his  life,  teachings,  promises,  and  resur- 
rection from  death  ;  and  for  the  assurance  given 
us  that  as  he  lives,  we  shall  live  also. 

Sanctify,  0  God,  this  dispensation  to  the  good 
of  this  school,  and  especially  to  the  bereaved 
friends  of  the  departed.  May  we  always  re- 
member that  life  is  short,  and  its  duties  great ; 
and,  by  thine  aid,  may  we  all  fulfil  with  faithful- 
ness thy  requirements,  that  when  our  earthly 
career  shall  terminate,  we  may  have  the  joyous 
satisfaction  of  realizing  that  we  have  not  lived 
in  vain ;  but  have  wisely  improved  the  time  of 
our  sojourning  here;  and  that,  by  a  spirit  subdued 
to  thy  holy  will,  we  shall,  in  thine  own  time,  en- 
ter upon  the  pure  and  perfect  joys  of  eternity. 

Eemember  all  mankind,  holy  Father,  and  in 
much  mercy  bless  them  according  to  their  varied 
wants.  Forgive  all  our  sins;  and,  in  thy  own 
time,  take  us  to  thyself,  to  enjoy  the  blessings 
of  immortality,  and  to  praise  thee,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord^  in  a  world  without  end.  Amen. 

All.  Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 

Scripture  Lesson. 
I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all  that  which  I 
also  received,  how  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins, 


130  MANUAL. 

according  to  the  Scriptures ;  and  that  he  was 
buried,  and  that  he  rose  again  the  third  day,  ac- 
cording to  the  Scriptures.  For  since  by  man 
came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection 
of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in 
Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  And  they  who 
shall  be  accounted  worthy  to  obtain  that  world 
and  the  resurrection  from  the  dead,  neither  mar- 
ry, nor  are  they  given  in  marriage  :  neither  can 
they  die  any  more :  for  they  are  equal  unto  the 
angels  ;  and  are  the  children  of  God,  being  the 
children  of  the  resurrection.  We  know  that  if 
our  earthly  house  of  this  tabernacle  were  dis- 
solved, we  have  a  building  of  God,  an  house  not 
made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens.  Now 
the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace  in 
believing,  that  ye  may  abound  in  hope,  through 
the  power  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 


4.  She  has  gone.  L.  M. 

1  Like  a  fresh  rose  some  hand  has  torn, 

When  opening  to  the  morning  sky ; 
Such  was  the  fate  of  her  we  mourn, 
One  who  was  early  called  to  die. 

2  Though  beauty  from  the  rose  depart, 

The  air  its  fragrance  still  retains, 
And  cherished  long  within  the  heart 
The  memory  of  the  loved  remains. 

3  She  smiled  on  Death,  who  softly  came 

To  seal  her  eyes  in  gentle  sleep, 

And  take  her  from  disease  and  pain : 

For  her  \v<*  nood  no  longer  weep. 


SERVICE   II.  131 


4  Sweet  peace  is  on  her  placid  brow, 
Her  voice  to  songs  of  praise  is  given, 
Her  home  is  with  the  angels  now, 
Our  dear  voung  sister  is  in  heaven. 


All  are  not  here.  C.  M 

1  All  are  not  here !  on  either  hand 

Our  anxious  glances  stray; 
But  from  among  our  youthful  hand 
One  form  has  passed  away. 

2  It  seems  but  yesterday  since  here — 

So  gentle  and  so  good — 
Smiling  upon  his  class-mates  dear, 
In  blooming  health  he  stood. 

3  How  swift  the  unseen  angel  flies 

To  call  our  fleeting  breath : 
The  closed  lid  hides  his  happy  eyes, 
His  voice  is  still  in  death. 

4  Our  youthful  hearts  are  full  of  pain, 

Our  eyes  with  tears  are  dim; 
He  cannot  visit  us  again, 
But  we  shall  go  to  him. 


"All  live  unto  Him."  7s  M. 

C.  Teacher,  know'st  our  friend  is  dead  ? 
—Far  from  us  his  [her]  soul  has  fled  ! 

T.  Children,  yes,  for  God  has  called: 

Now  the  spirit's  disenthralled. 

C.  Dust  unto  the  dust  is  given  :— 
Has  the  spirit  sped  to  heaven  7 

T.  Children,  yes.  'twas  God  who  gave, 
In  his  mercy  he  will  save. 

AH.   Then  we'll  bless  hi-*  holy  name, 
Trust  his  grac<\  his  love  proclaim. 


132  MANUAL 


T.  Children,  know  you  all  must  die  ? 
— That  the  Conqueror  may  be  nigh  ? 

C.  Teacher,  yes,  but  God  will  save, 
Conquer  death,  destroy  the  grave. 

T.  Endless  life,  through  Christ,  he'll  give  ; 
You,  and  I,  and  all  shall  live ! 

C.  Then  we'll  praise  him  here  below, 
Trusting  him  where'er  we  go  ; 

All.  He  from  death  all  men  shalL  raise, 
All  shall  give  him  ceaseless  praise  ! 


SERVICE  III. 

For  Celebrations. 

S.  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men. 

T.  &  C.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my 
whole  heart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and 
in  the  congregation. 

iS.  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought 
out  of  all  them  who  have  pleasure  therein. 

T.  His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious  :  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  forever. 

C.  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be 
remembered  :  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of 
compassion. 

S.  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  that  hath  given  rest 
unto  his  people,  according  to  all  that  he  promised. 


SERVICE   III.  133 

T.  There  hath  not  failed  one  word  of  all  his 
good  promise. 

C.  The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us,  as  he  was 
with  our  fathers  :  let  him  not  leave  us,  nor  for- 
sake us. 

T.  That  he  may  incline  our  hearts  unto  him, 
to  walk  in  all  his  ways : 

S.  And  to  keep  his  commandments,  and  his 
statutes,  and  his  judgments,  which  he  com- 
manded our  fathers. 

C.  That  all  the  people  of  the  earth  may  know 
that  the  Lord  is  God,  and  that  there  is  none 
else. 

S.  Let  your  heart,  therefore,  be  perfect  with 
the  Lord  your  God,  to  walk  in  his  statutes,  and 
to  keep  his  commandments,  as  at  this  day. 

C.  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly.  We 
will  trust  in  him  at  all  times. 

All.  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to 
the  children  of  men. 

Prayer. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God  ;  we  appear 
before  thee  to  praise  thee  in  the  congregation  of 
thy  people,  and  to  worship  thee  in  the  midst  of 
thy  saints.  Grant  us  the  influence  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  serve  thee  acceptably,  and  in 
a  manner  befitting  the  occasion  on  which  we  are 
assembled.  May  all  our  thoughts  and  wishes  be 
eonsecrated  to  thee  :  and  may  we  receive  of  thee 
12 


134  MANUAL. 

that  aid  which  is  necessary  to  render  our  ser- 
vices interesting  and  profitable.  May  all  that 
we  shall  do  make  good  impressions  upon  the 
minds  of  our  friends  who  are  present  to  witness 
our  juvenile  performances,  and  also  upon  our 
own  ;  that  they  and  we  may  renew  our  deter- 
minations to  live  to  thine  honor  and  glory  in  the 
earth,  and  spend  our  time  and  strength  in  ex- 
tending the  knowledge  of  thy  truth  and  salvation 
among  our  fellow-men,  and  in  gaining  a  more 
thorough  acquaintance  of  its  principles  ourselves. 

We  thank  thee,  holy  Father,  for  thy  abundant 
favors  which  have  surrounded  us  all  our  days. 
Thou  hast  shown  us  peculiar  blessings,  for  which 
we  will  ever  be  grateful,  in  permitting  us  to  en- 
joy the  instructions  of  the  Sunday  School.  May 
we  wisely  improve  every  occasion  to  know  thee 
and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  to  know  is  life  eternal. 

Remember,  0  God,  in  great  kindness,  our  par- 
ents, relations,  and  friends ;  and  all  the  patrons 
and  friends  of  this  and  all  Sunday  Schools. 
Kindly  bless  the  superintendents,  teachers,  and 
pupils,  in  their  respective  capacities ;  and  make 
each  and  all  faithful  in  the  discharge  of  their  du- 
ties. Bless,  O  Lord,  all  the  means  of  instruction 
throughout  the  world.  May  many  run  to  and 
fro  in  the  earth,  and  the  people  learn  knowledge; 
till  all  shall  know  thee  from  the  least  unto  the 
greatest,  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  remember  and 
return  unto  thee,  and  all  nations  whom  thou  hast 
made  come  and  worship  before  thee. 

May  all  our  doings,  O  God,  and  all  our  plea- 


SERVICE  III.  135 

sures  be  tempered  by  moderation  ;  and  all  our 
lives  be  consecrated  unto  thee,  and  the  service 
of  our  own  true  interests  as  blended  with  the 
interests  of  mankind. 

Bless,  most  merciful  God,  our  beloved  country, 
and  preserve  it  from  famine,  pestilence,  and  war. 
May  men  in  authority  rule  in  righteousness,  and 
in  the  fear  of  the  Lord.  May  all  our  citizens 
be  obedient  to  the  laws  of  the  land;  and,  by  a 
patriotic  adherence  to  the  principles  of  free  gov- 
ernment, firmly  maintain  the  institutions  which 
our  fathers  sacredly  entrusted  to  our  charge, 
and  hand  them  down  to  our  posterity,  as  a  guar- 
anty of  the  future  prosperity  of  our  nation.  Let 
no  misrule,  abuse  of  power,  or  lawless  riot,  ever 
stain  the  fair  escutcheon  of  our  country's  honor: 
but  may  the  light  of  her  institutions,  and  the 
knowledge,  virtue,  and  happiness  of  her  citizens, 
be  reflected  upon  those  nations  which  now  sit  in 
darkness,  and  tremble  under  the  rod  of  tyranny, 
ignorance,  and  oppression.  Hasten  the  time, 
O  God,  which  thou  hast  promised,  when  all  na- 
tions shall  see  thy  salvation,  and  serve  and  obey 
thee. 

Forgive  all  our  sins,  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 
and  preserve  us  from  all  guilt  when  tempted  to 
do  wrong.  Give  us  a  well-grounded  hope,  and 
a  firm  faith  in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  we 
may  serve  thee  acceptably  all  the  days  of  our 
lives  ;  and,  after  death,  praise  thee  with  the 
hosts  of  the  redeemed,  in  heaven  above,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

All.   Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  &<\ 


136  MANUAL 


Scripture  Lesson. 

Wherefore  I  put  thee  in  remembrance  that 
thou  stir  up  the  gift  of  God  which  is  in  thee. 
For  God  hath  not  given  us  the  spirit  of  fear ; 
but  of  power,  and  of  love,  and  of  a  sound  mind. 
Be  not  thou  therefore  ashamed  of  the  testimony 
of  our  Lord.  Hold  fast  the  form  of  sound  words, 
which  thou  hast  heard  of  me,  in  faith  and  love 
which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  Continue  thou  in  the 
things  which  thou  hast  learned  and  hast  been 
assured  of,  knowing  of  whom  thou  hast  learned 
them ;  and  that  from  a  child  thou  hast  known 
the  scriptures  which  are  able  to  make  you  wise 
unto  salvation,  through  faith  which  is  in  Christ 
Jesus.  All  scripture,  given  by  inspiration  of 
God,  is  profitable  for  doctrine,  for  reproof,  for 
correction,  for  instruction  in  righteousness ;  that 
the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  thoroughly  fur- 
nished unto  all  good  works. 

The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.  And  let 
him  that  heareth  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that 
is  athirst  come :  and  whosoever  will,  let  him  take 
of  the  water  of  life  freely. 

7.  Children  coming  to  God.        C.  M. 

I  We  come  in  childhood's  innocence, 
We  come,  as  children,  free  ! 
We  offer  up,  O  God  !  our  hearts 
In  trusting  love  to  thee. 


SERVICE    III.  137 


\i  Well  may  we  bend  in  solemn  jo\ 
At  thy"  bright  courts  above  ; 
Well  may  the  grateful  child  rejoice 
In  such  a  Father's  love. 

3  We  come  not  as  the  mighty  come  ; 

Not  as  the  proud  we  bow ; 
But  as  the  pure  in  heart  should  bend, 
Seek  we  thine  altars  now. 

4  ,;  Forbid  them  not,"  the  Savior  said  ;— 

In  speechless  rapture  dumb, 
We  hear  the  call — we  seek  thy  face — 
Father,  we  come — we  come. 


8.    Anniversary  of  Independence.  7*  &6sM. 

[Tune — Missionary  Hymn.] 

1  We  come,  with  joy  and  gladness, 

To  breathe  our  songs  of  praise. 
Nor  let  one  note  of  sadness 

Be  mingled  in  our  lays  ; 
For  'tis  a  hallowed  story, 

This  theme  of  freedom's  birth : 
Our  fathers'  deeds  of  glory 

Are  echoed  round  the  earth. 

2  The  sound  is  waxing  stronger, 

And  thrones  and  nations  hear — 
Proud  men  shall  ride  no  longer, 

fox  God  the  Lord  is  near  : 
And  he  will  crush  oppression, 

And  raise  the  humble  mind, 
And  give  the  earth's  possession 

Among  the  good  and  kind. 

3  And  then  shall  sink  the  mountains, 

Where  pride  and  power  are  crowned, 
And  peace,  like  gentle  fountains, 
Shall  shed  its  pureness  round. 

12* 


138  MANUAL. 

O  God,  we  would  adore  thee. 

And  in  thy  shadow  rest ; 
Our  fathers  bowed  before  thee, 

And  trusted,  and  were  blest. 

9.  God's  Blessing  invoked.     7s  &  6s  M 

[Tune — Missionary  Hymn,  ] 

1  God  of  the  wide  creation — 

Of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Accept  the  young  oblation 

We  children  bring  to  thee. 
We  come,  thy  saints  attending, 

And  join  our  notes  with  theirs ; 
At  mercy's  footstool  bending, 

We  lift  our  youthful  prayers. 

2  And  will  the  Lord  of  glory, 

Who  dwells  beyond  the  sky, 
Hark  to  our  humble  story, 

And  answer  from  on  high? 
Fie  will !  for  he  has  told  us, 

In  his  eternal  word, 
His  eyes  always  behold  us — 

His  ear,s  have  ever  heard. 

3  Then  bless,  O  God  of  heaven, 

Those  to  our  hearts  so  dear, 
Let  light  and  truth  be  given 

To  all  our  teachers  here. 
O!  grant  us  thy  good  Spirit, 

Our  wayward  hearts  to  rule, 
That  we  may  grace  inherit 

Wilhin  our  Sabbath  School. 

10.  Our  Country.  6s  &  4s  M 

1  My  country !  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty — 

Of  thee  I  sing : 
Land  where  my  fathers  died ! 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride  ! 
From  every  mountain-side 
Let  freedom  ring 


SERVICE  III  139 

l ,  native  country !  thee- 
Land  of  the  noble  free— 

Thy  name  I  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills. 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze. 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song1; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake, 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake, 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break. 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee- 
Author  of  liberty ! 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
I ,ong  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King  ! 

11.  Youthful  Piety.         7s  &  6-s  M 

1  HowT  beauteous  in  life's  morning, 

In  days  of  guileless  youth, 
To  witness,  in  its  dawning, 

The  heavenly  gleam  of  truth  ; 
For  then,  bright  sunny  visions 

Dance  blithely  o'er  the  heart. 
Earth,  in  its  wide  dimensions. 

No  lovelier  sight  imparts. 

2  With  joy  we  greet  the  hour 

Which  bids  us  all  to  meet. 
To  own  our  Father's  power, 

And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 
And  e'en  if  sorrow's  vesture 

O'er  our  young  spirits  lies. 
Our  faith  will  pierce  the  shadow 

And  point  to  cloudless  skies. 


140  MANUAL. 


O  thou  !  who  art  the  giver 

Of  all  we  claim  below, 
Whose  throne  must  stand  forever, 

When  earth's  proud  realm  lies  low ; 
O !  aid  the  Sabbath  teacher, 

And  bless  the  Sabbath  School ; 
Till  all  shall  reach  that  mansion, 

Where  endless  love  shall  rule. 


12.   Acknowledgment  of  Blessings.   6s  &4s  M. 

1  Our  Father  !  'tis  to  thee, 
Supreme  in  majesty ! 

Creation's  King ! 
Thy  children  now  would  raise 
The  notes  of  grateful  praise, 
And  in  our  feeble  lays 

Thy  goodness  sing. 

2  Thy  kindness,  ever  near, 
Has  made  us  all  thy  care  ; 

And  from  above, 
Rich  blessings  thou  dost  pour, 
From  an  exhaustless  store, 
To  cheer  us  more  and  more, 

O  God  of  love! 

3  Our  parents,  teachers,  friends, 
O  Lord  !  thy  favor  lends, 

Our  lot  to  bless  ; 
Their  kindness,  day  by  day, 
Will  lead  us  in  the  way 
From  which  we  need  not  stray 

For  happiness. 

4  But  thanks,  for  more  are  due, 
Thy  glorious  gospel,  too, 

To  us  is  given  ; 
May  we  its  precepts  prize, 
Perform  all  they  advise 
To  make  us  good  and  wise, 

And  fit  for  heaven. 


FIRST  LINES  OF   THE   HYMNS. 


The  Hymns  marked  with  a  star,  thus,  *  are  original. 

Again  we  see  the  Sabbath  day «   .     page  82 

'^Affliction's  troubled  waves  roll  on 125 

*A11  are  not  here  !  on  either  hand  .   .  Miss  M.  A.  Dodd.  131 

Almighty  Father,  I  am  weak 96 

*  Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King 13 

•^Almighty  Father,  God  of  love 19 

Almighty  God,  to  thee  on  high 38 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more 65 

Awake,  awake,  my  voice 101 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 50 

By  Jesus'  pure  example  taught 93 

^Children,  why  are  praises  given  .   .  Rev.  J.  G.  Adams.  115 

Called  by  the  Sabbath  bells  away 85 

Children,  in  years  and  knowledge  young 101 

Come  let  us  adore  him,  come  bow  at  his  feet 93 

"*Come,  little  children,  let  us  raise 62 

Come  thou  Almighty  King 103 

Come  we  who  love  the  Lord 101 

*Come  with  me,  come  with  me,  &c 110 

Earth  has  engrossed  our  thoughts  too  long 92 

*Fair  the  Sabbath  sun  appears   .   .   .  Miss  M.  A.  Dodd.   94 

Father  in  heaven,  thy  ceaseless  love 16 

Father,  adored  in  worlds  above 95 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 120 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains .  IIS 


142  INDEX. 

God  of  the  wide  creation 138 

*God  of  the  morning,  thee  we  praise 7 

God  is  so  good  that  he  will  hear 44 

God  sees  and  hears  me  all  the  day 87 

God  of  mercy  and  of  wisdom 99 

God  of  glory,  God  of  love 108 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 106 

Go,  when  the  morning  shineth 94 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high 92 

*Great  God,  in  love  we  now  surround 53 

*Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend  Mrs.  C.M.Sawyer.  56 
Guide  of  our  youth,  to  thee  we  pray 112 

How  bright  are  the  beams,  &c 90 

How  beauteous  in  life's  morning 139 

How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears 100 

*How  should  my  soul  ascend  in  prayer 41 

How  sweet  is  the  day 104 

If  little  children  love  to  pray 96 

If  from  the  precepts  of  the  Lord 100 

I  feel  within  a  want Ill 

I  hear  thee  speak  of  that  better  land 109 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath 99 

*In  life's  gay  morn,  when  all  is  fair  Rev.  J.  G.  Adams.  114 

*In  days  of  childhood  may  I  think 22 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth 58 

*Is  this  the  Son  of  God 89 

I  thank  the  goodness  and  the  grace 88 

I've  passed  another  happy  week 92 

I  would  not  live  alway 107 

I  sing  the  mighty  power  of  God 119 

Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Savior 119 

Let  us  unite  to  bless  the  Lord 31 

*Like  a  fresh  rose  some  hand  has  torn  Miss  M.  A.  Dodd.  130 

Lord,  how  delightful 'tis  to  see 10 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray 71 

Lord,  may  I  ne'er  in  youth  be  led 74 

Lord,  let  thy  kingdom  come 90 

*Lord,  wilt  thou  guide  an  infant's  mind  Mrs.  CM. Sawyer. 94 

Lord,  I  would  own  thy  tender  care 94 

Lord;  direct  me  by  thy  Spirit 98 


INDEX.  143 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 112 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 97 

My  country!  'tis  of  thee 183 

*Now  o'er  earth's  smiling  face  .    .    .  Miss  M.  A.  Dodd.  103 

Now  with  youth's  happy  spirits 116 

Now  let  our  hearts  unite  to  raise 112 

Now  to  the  King  of  heaven 94 

O  all  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord 120 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 25 

O  how  many  thousand  blessings 90 

O  Lord,  may  we  from  sin  depart 98 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 104 

*Our  blessed  Savior,  when  on  earth 114 

Our  Father  in  heaven 106 

Our  Father,  'tis  to  thee 140 

Our  Father  hears  when  sinners  pray 97 

*0  say,  pretty  child,  &c " 113 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 88 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 120 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 118 

Suppliant,  lo,  thy  children  bend 99 

*Teach  us,  heavenly  Father,  teach  us  .    .  D.  B.  Harris.  109 

*Teacher,  know'st  our  friend  is  dead 131 

The  praises  of  my  tongue 34 

*The  Savior,  when  on  earth Miss  M.  A.  Dodd.   87 

The  dark  night  is  past,  its  shadows  are  fled 91 

The  morn  of  life,  how  fair  and  gay 100 

The  law  divine 103 

There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose 88 

There  is  an  unseen  power  around 98 

There  is  a  time  when  moments  flow 107 

Thou,  sracions  God.  hast  formed  my  mind 73 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 123 

Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord   .    .    .    . 120 

Time  by  moments  steals  away 117 

To  thee,  all-gracious  God,  we  bow 47 

*To  thee,  O  God,  I  bring  my  prayer 93 

*To  thee,  our  heavenly  King J.  K.  Ingalls.  116 

To  prayer!  to  prayer !   for  the  morning  breaks 102 

To  thy  temple  1  repair Ill 


144  INDEX. 


*Tis  religion  that  can  give 89 

'Tis  thou,  O  Lord,  who  shield'st  my  head 91 

Upward  we  Lift  our  eyes 126 

We  come  in  childhood's  innocence 136 

We  come  with  joy  and  gladness 1 37 

We,  Lord,  thy  children  are 93 

We  leave  our  task,  we  leave  our  play  .   .  D.  B.  Harris.  110 

Welcome,  welcome,  quiet  morning 107 

What  blest  example  do  I  find 91 

*When  in  the  Sabbath  School  we  meet 23 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 68 

When  children  give  their  hearts  to  God  ........  105 

While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun  .........  117 


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